Whether it is a move of the Holy Spirit toward greater unity or cultural appropriation on a massive scale, old school Catholic practices are in.
Ecumenism
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
What to expect from Pope Francis’ trip to Bulgaria and North Macedonia
Pope Francis will visit Bulgaria and North Macedonia from May 5 to 7, two majority Orthodox countries with very small Catholic populations.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Two groundbreaking dialogues at the Vatican this week
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” we cover the ecumenical retreat the Vatican is hosting for South Sudanese leaders.
Posted inFaith, Jesuitical
Meet the evangelical pastor who spoke with Pope Francis
“Walk together, work together, love each other.” That is how Pope Francis described the journey of building Christian unity in the 21st century. Michael Rudzena is walking that path as part of the John 17 Movement, an ecumenical group dedicated to responding to the prayer of Jesus that “all who believe in me be one.”
Posted inFaith, News
In fight over Protestant-only foster agency, a lawsuit asks: Who is a Christian?
“It’s a pretty common belief here in the South that Catholics are not Christian.”
Posted inFaith, News
Does God want religious diversity? Abu Dhabi text raises questions
That many religions exist in the world is a fact, but what that plurality communicates to believers about God is a question that theologians are still discussing.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
What’s it like being the only female cleric at the synod on young people?
“I was surprised that they even listened to me,” said Rev. Martina Viktorie Kopecká. “I am quite young and a woman. I wore a white stole. They are not pushing me away.”
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Head of Taizé Community: Young people need authentic friendship
“We live in a world of competition, where you have to be the best. This pressure comes even from the families, from society,” said Brother Alois Löser.
Posted inFaith, News
Russian Orthodox Church cuts ties with Patriarchate of Constantinople
The Russian Orthodox Church decided Monday to sever ties with the leader of the worldwide Orthodox community after his decision to grant Ukrainian clerics independence from the Moscow Patriarchate.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis calls for concrete action to promote Christian unity
“Walking, praying and working together: This is the great path that we are called to follow.”