Francis reflects on contemporary global conflicts, including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Foto: Vatican Media

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

The inclusion of Isaac the Syrian in the Roman Martyrology proves that holiness did not stop with separations and exists across denominational boundaries. As the Second Vatican Council declared: ‘It is right and salutary to recognize the riches of Christ and virtuous works in the lives of others who are bearing witness to Christ, sometimes even to the shedding of their blood.’ (Unitatis Redintegratio 4).

Pope Francis and spiritual coca-colonization in academia

A unifying theme of Pope Francis’ address was his vision for an education that not only trains minds but nurtures souls. Reflecting on the global crises, particularly the “madness of war,” he expressed sorrow for the world “aflame with division,” urging the academic community to generate “wisdom born from engagement with the pain and hope of real people.”