Prayer service hails churches’ involvement in the fight against inequality
By Admin Webmaster 1/25/2019 10:37:48 PMThis year, the Week of Action to Fight Inequality (18-25 Jan. 2019) coincides with the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity which has as its theme for 2019, “justice and only justice you shall pursue” (Deut. 16,18-20).
WCC planning committee: 11th Assembly in 2021 “Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity”
By Admin Webmaster 1/18/2019 1:14:52 PMAs it concluded its meeting in Cyprus, held from 9-16 January, the World Council of Churches (WCC) Assembly Planning Committee (APC) released a report to the WCC Executive Committee detailing building blocks for the 11th WCC Assembly, to be held in Karlsruhe, Germany in 2021.
“Toward a Common Vision” focus of study group
By Admin Webmaster 1/18/2019 1:06:36 PMA study group from the World Council of Churches Faith and Order Commission met at the Bossey Ecumenical Institute from 8-12 January to continue ongoing work on the reception of response to “The Church Toward a Common Vision”.
Churches across the globe prepare for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
By Admin Webmaster 1/17/2019 12:13:01 PMFrom 18-25 January, Christians will embark on the largest prayer gathering in the world, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Whether praying together, exchanging preachers or planning ecumenical services, they will bear witness to Jesus’s prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe.”
Pope presides at ecumenical Vespers service
By Admin Webmaster 1/28/2018 6:41:14 PMPope Francis presided at Vespers for the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul at the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
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 AM
Pope Francis remembers Brother Roger of Taizé
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
WCC acknowledges Mennonite churches’ work for peace at its assembly
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
Catholics and Pentecostals conclude dialogue on Charisms
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
Pope welcomes Orthodox delegation for feast of Sts Peter and Paul
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
Pope Francis greets delegation from Ecumenical Patriarch
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
We must continue to dialogue
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
When human lives are in danger - The call of the World Council of Churches ·
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
Orthodox Metropolitan to present ecology encyclical “Laudato si’”
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
Phiri Describes an Ecumenical Vision of the Household of God
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
The beatification of Oscar Romero is a sign of the Spirit of truth
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
Pope Francis to Pope Tawadros: ecumenism of blood unites us
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
World Council of Churches mourns three great ecumenists from India
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
Pope Francis welcomes head of Lutheran Church of Sweden
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
Message of Pope Francis to Armenians
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
Pope focuses on Divine Mercy in Mass for Armenians
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
The Holy Father addresses the Patriarchal Synod of the Armenian Catholic Church
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM