Pope Francis Emphasizes Unity and Shared Mission During Meeting with Methodists

Dec 16, 2024 17:36

ZENIT Staff

Pope Francis welcomed a delegation of Methodist leaders to the Vatican Photo: Vatican Media

Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford

This is the leading Catholic philanthropic network of foundations and donors supporting Catholic activities and initiatives.

Pope Francis received in audience the leaders of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church from India

the Holy Father Francis and His Holiness Mar Awa III

Pope Francis participated in the Ecumenical Prayer organized in the context of the Synod on Synodality

"Pasqua Together 2025" (Easter Together 2025) was received by Pope Francis at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City

Ecumenism•Local Church

Attendance at Anglicans Cathedrals Rises by 5% in 2023, Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

The total weekly attendance at regular services increased from an average of 28,300 in 2022 to 30,300 in 2023. While this rise is encouraging, it still falls short of the 2019 average of 36,800, signaling that English cathedrals continue to feel the effects of the pandemic.

Sep 12, 2024 18:49

Elizabeth Owens

Ecumenism•Pope Francis

Pope Francis Will Visit Turkey in May 2025, Says Patriarch of Constantinople

This meeting will not only be a historical celebration, but also an opportunity for the Orthodox and Catholic Churches to discuss the possibility of unifying the date of Easter.

Sep 10, 2024 06:27

ZENIT Staff

Ecumenism•Justice and Peace•Pope Francis•Religious Freedom

Pope “Defends” Russian Orthodox Against the Feelings of Ukrainian Catholics

The Ukrainian Parliament’s resolution has been contested publicly by Pope Francis during an address in Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday, August 25.

Aug 25, 2024 06:43

Valentina di Giorgio

Ecumenism

Anglicans abandon term “church” in new churches

None of these dioceses used the word «church» as the primary descriptor for these new entities. This trend highlights a broader shift in ecclesiological language and practice within the Church of England.

Aug 22, 2024 17:29

Elizabeth Owens

Ecumenism

Estonia’s Orthodox Separate from Moscow’s Orthodox Patriarchate

Parallelly, Estonia’s Orthodox Church has initiated conversations with the Estonian Government to explore the possibility of unification with the Apostolic Orthodox Church of Estonia, which is under the jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.

Aug 22, 2024 06:52

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Pope Francis Extends a Hand of Compassion to Ukraine This Christmas

Cardinal Krajewski’s journey across Ukraine will not simply be about delivering equipment. It will be a pilgrimage of presence, as he visits communities ravaged by violence to listen, pray, and share in their struggles. His goal is to help open “the door of hope” in hearts burdened by despair and to stand as a symbol of global solidarity.

Pope Francis reveals two attacks against him that ended with the death of perpetrators

Francis recounts the chilling intelligence received by the Vatican Gendarmerie upon his arrival in Baghdad. British intelligence had flagged two potential attacks: a young woman carrying explosives was reportedly heading to Mosul as a suicide bomber, while a van laden with explosives sped toward an undisclosed target.

Pope Francis Emphasizes Unity and Shared Mission During Meeting with Methodists

Woman could become Anglican leader after Justin Welby’s resignation

Pope Francis to Catholic philanthropists: thank you for “your silent support of initiatives that enrich the Church in the United States”

Synodality and mission: Pope’s reflection on the contribution of Eastern Protestant Syro-Malankars to Christianity

Ecumenism: Pope Francis includes Isaac of Nineveh in Roman Martyrology – Context? Visit of Assyrian East Patriarch

How does the synodal experience help to discover ecumenical unity? Pope Francis gives 4 answers

Pope confesses that he has been asked for a definitive solution on the celebration of Easter with all Christians

Attendance at Anglicans Cathedrals Rises by 5% in 2023, Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

Pope Francis Will Visit Turkey in May 2025, Says Patriarch of Constantinople

Pope “Defends” Russian Orthodox Against the Feelings of Ukrainian Catholics

Anglicans abandon term “church” in new churches

Estonia’s Orthodox Separate from Moscow’s Orthodox Patriarchate