Orthodox Patriarch Anticipates Pope Francis Visit to Turkey for Council of Nicaea Anniversary
Next year marks the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, the first ecumenical council in the Church.
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Orthodox, Catholic Representatives Issue ‘Challenging Recommendation’ on Interfaith Marriage
Most notably, the document, which does not speak officially for either ecclesial entity, recommends that the Orthodox Church recognize Catholic marriage and the Catholic Church take steps to recognize Orthodox remarriages.
Pope Francis: ‘The Witness of Growing Communion Between Us Christians Will Be a Sign of Hope’
An Orthodox delegation, led by Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon, arrived in Rome ahead of the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul on June 29.
Astronomical Truth: Science Offers Common Easter Date for East and West
How can the fractured unity between Catholics and Orthodox Christians be resolved regarding the question of when to celebrate this day of all days in the Christian calendar?
Pope Francis Speaks of Catholic-Orthodox Bond, Our Father and Mary in Romania
Highlights of the first day of May 31-June 2 papal journey.
The Blood of Our Martyrs Unites Us, Pope Tells Coptic Patriarch in Egypt
Francis: ‘Strengthened by this witness, let us strive to oppose violence by preaching and sowing goodness, fostering concord and preserving unity.’
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Leaders Encouraged After Meeting the Pope
The March 5 meeting in Rome eased concerns that the Vatican might subordinate the interests of the UGCC, to the cause of improving relations with the Russian Orthodox Church.
Pope Francis Meets With Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Patriarch
The Holy Father expressed his ‘fervent hope that this meeting will mark a new chapter of fraternal friendship between our Churches.’
Historic Meeting: Pope Francis to Talk With Russian Orthodox Patriarch in Cuba
Feb. 12 will be the first time a pope has met with the patriarch since the Eastern Churches split with Rome during the Great Schism of 1054.
Patriarch to Pope: ‘You Preach With Words, but Above All With Love’
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I praised how Pope Francis exercises his Petrine ministry as the head of the Catholic Church.
