What are the differences between Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism?
By Admin Webmaster 3/17/2017 10:55:22 AMThis question has been asked many times. Most Orthodox, in attempting to distinguish between Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism, usually mention the Pope or Purgatory, sometimes the filioque. Historically, the differences, however, are far more numerous and quite profound.
Visit to the Anglican Church of “All Saints”
By Admin Webmaster 2/28/2017 4:20:57 PMWhen we, the community of baptized Christians, find ourselves confronted with disagreements and turn towards the merciful face of Christ to overcome it, it is reassuring to know that we are doing as Saint Paul did in one of the very first Christian communities.
Korean Christians united in prayer service
By Admin Webmaster 2/10/2017 8:04:12 PMA symbolic wall was torn down representing the desire of the assembled denominations to unite as God's people Korean Christians united in prayer service.
Vietnamese Catholics, Protestants reject past animosity
By Admin Webmaster 2/10/2017 8:03:55 PMVietnam (Jan. 21, 2017) An ecumenical gathering between Lutherans and Catholics in Ho Chi Minh City is part of an ongoing process of reconciliation.
Road to unity is long for Hong Kong Christians
By Admin Webmaster 2/10/2017 8:04:27 PMEcumenical efforts are being met with indifference, despite some 'milestones' being achieved
Pope urges Catholics and Lutherans to recognize past errors
By Admin Webmaster 10/31/2016 10:56:18 PMHe said the division between Catholics and Lutherans was “perpetuated historically by the powerful of this world” rather than by the faithful people of God.
Pope Francis meets with Brother Alois of the Taizé Community
By Admin Webmaster 3/8/2016 6:52:12 AMAmong the topics Pope Francis and Brother Alois discussed were the welcome of young people in Taizé, the international meetings organized by the community, and the search for Christian unity.
In 50 years of Catholic-Jewish dialogue, opposition has given way to a 'deep friendship'
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA "theological reflection" of the Commission for Religious Relations with Judaism to summarize and clarify the issues that have surfaced in recent decades in Catholic-Jewish dialogue. The importance of revelation, the relationship between the Old and the New Covenant,...
Pope Francis remembers Brother Roger of Taizé
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMPope Francis has sent a Message to the Taizé ecumenical prayer and monastic community, on the occasion of three major anniversaries the Taizé monks are marking this year: the seventy-fifth of Taizé’s foundation; the centenary of the birth of Taizeé’s founder, Brother Roger...
WCC acknowledges Mennonite churches’ work for peace at its assembly
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe Mennonite World Conference exists to be a global community of faith, a communion (koinonia) in the Anabaptist-tradition that facilitates relationships among Anabaptist-related churches worldwide, for fellowship, worship, service, and witness, and...
Catholics and Pentecostals conclude dialogue on Charisms
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMCatholics and Pentecostals have concluded a sixth phase of their International Dialogue which has been working to promote better relations between the two communities for over four decades. The theme of this sixth phase has been focused on...
Pope welcomes Orthodox delegation for feast of Sts Peter and Paul
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMOn the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis urged 46 new metropolitan archbishops to hear the first apostles’ call to prayer, to faith and to witness. The Pope’s words came during his homily at Mass in St Peter’s Basilica...
Pope Francis greets delegation from Ecumenical Patriarch
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMPope Francis on Saturday met with a delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Batholomew I, which is in Rome for the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, which is on Monday. “Your presence at the celebrations of our feast testifies once again ...
We must continue to dialogue
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMOn the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Joint Working Group between the Catholic Church and the World Council of Churches, the Holy Father sent a message to Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit General Secretary World Council of Churches. The Pope’s message ...
When human lives are in danger - The call of the World Council of Churches ·
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM“All members of the international community have a moral and legal duty to save the lives of those in jeopardy at sea or in transit, regardless of their origin and status”. The Executive Committee of the World Council of Churches, thus expressed strong concern for the many migrants in...
Orthodox Metropolitan to present ecology encyclical “Laudato si’”
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA representative of the ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, the Orthodox Metropolitan of Pergamon, Johannis Zizioulas, will also speak at the scheduled presentation of Pope Francis’ ecology encyclical in the New Synod Hall in the Vaticanat 11 am on Thursday 18 June. ...
Phiri Describes an Ecumenical Vision of the Household of God
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM”Truly, I am in the household of God,” began World Council of Churches associate general secretary for public witness and diakonia Dr Isabel Apawo Phiri in her keynote speech today at the 14th Assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia.
The beatification of Oscar Romero is a sign of the Spirit of truth
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe general secretary of the World Council of Churches Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit on Twitter: "The beatification of Oscar Romero is a sign of the Spirit of truth. A martyr for justice and peace. Pentecost!"
Pope Francis to Pope Tawadros: ecumenism of blood unites us
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMPope Francis sent a Message to Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria on Sunday, to mark two years since the Coptic Patriarch's visit to the Holy See. In the Message, the Holy Father speaks of the present suffering of Christians in many parts of the world...
World Council of Churches mourns three great ecumenists from India
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIn a tribute issued from Geneva on 8 May, the World Council of Churches (WCC) has paid its respect and sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Rev. Dr Somen Das, Rev. Dr Habil James Massey and Professor Ninan Koshy. The three noted ecumenists from India ...
Pope Francis welcomes head of Lutheran Church of Sweden
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMCatholic-Lutheran dialogue was under the spotlight in the Vatican on Monday as Pope Francis met with the head of the Church of Sweden and Archbishop of Uppsala Antje Jackelén. Originally from Germany, Archbishop Jackelén is Sweden’s first foreign-born archbishop since t...
Message of Pope Francis to Armenians
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMPope Francis delivered a Message to all Armenians on Sunday, presenting the President of Armenia, Serž Azati Sargsyan, Catholicos Karekin II, Catholicos Aram I, and Patriarch Nerses Bedros XIX, with copies at the end of Mass marking the centenary...
Pope focuses on Divine Mercy in Mass for Armenians
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMOn Divine Mercy Sunday, the Second Sunday of Easter, Pope Francis celebrated Solemn Mass for the Centenary of the Armenian Martyrdom. During the Liturgy, the Holy Father proclaimed the great Armenian Saint Gregory of Narek a Doctor of the Church.
The Holy Father addresses the Patriarchal Synod of the Armenian Catholic Church
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMYesterday morning, 9 April, Pope Francis received in audience twenty bishops of the Synod of the Armenian Catholic Church, who will attend next Sunday's Holy Mass to be celebrated for faithful of Armenian rite in St. Peter's Basilica, during which St. Gregory ...
Pope Francis: Mar Dinkha IV 'a courageous and wise pastor'
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMPope Francis has sent his condolences upon learning of the death of the Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, Mar Dinkha IV. “The Christian world has lost an important spiritual leader, a courageous and wise pastor who faithfully served his community in ...
Ukrainian Archbishop calls on Christians to help end conflict
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, held a press conference on Monday to share details of the ad liminavisits that all Ukrainian bishops have been making to the Vatican this past week.
WCC congratulates new archbishop of Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe World Council of Churches (WCC) has congratulated Urmas Viilma on becoming the new archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church. Archbishop Viilma, a member of the WCC Central Committee, was consecrated in his new position...
Ecumenical meeting in Pastoral Center of Saigon (Jan. 27, 2015)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMMany priests and pastors who have been collaborating with the Pastoral Center attended the Prayer Service. Number of distinguished guests from Japan and Korea joined the service in the presence of Cardinal ...
Ecumenism of blood
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAt the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity the Pope celebrates Mass at St Paul's and recalls the martyrs of today · The memory of the “the martyrs of today”, who “are witnesses to Jesus Christ”, and “are persecuted and killed because they are Christians”, ...
Britain: Church of England consecrates first woman bishop
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA historic day for the Church of England which consecrated its first female bishop at a ceremony in York Minster. The woman in question is 48-year-old Libby Lane whose nomination was announced last month. She has been ordained as the new Bishop ...