
Indulgences and the Catholic-Lutheran Dialogue
COMMENTARY: Where does it stand after 500 years?
COMMENTARY: Where does it stand after 500 years?
Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the Lutheran World Federation release joint statement.
At today’s historic event in Sweden, the Holy Father emphasized Jesus’ desire that Christian believers should be united.
‘We remember this anniversary with a renewed spirit and in the recognition that Christian unity is a priority, because we realize that much more unites us than separates us,’ the Holy Father said Oct. 31 about the 500th commemoration of the Reformation.
Ahead of Pope Francis’ visit to Sweden, Father Johan Linden shares his expectations and provides the Register with an inside look at the small yet vibrant local Church.
The Holy Father will travel to the Scandinavian country at the end of the month for a two-day trip marking the upcoming 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
Bishop Anders Arborelius says the trip marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation will take place in a spirit of penance and prayer among Catholics and Lutherans, in mutual hopes ‘that we can move from conflict to communion.’
The October event “will highlight the solid ecumenical developments between Catholics and Lutherans and the joint gifts received through dialogue,” according to a press release.
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