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Pope Leo XIV called Christians to overcome divisions through shared faith and collaboration, highlighting historic ecumenical milestones and urging efforts amid global challenges.
- On Aug. 22, Pope Leo XIV issued an ecumenical appeal urging Christians during Ecumenical Week , saying, `May the Holy Spirit... awaken fresh hope for unity.`
- Historic milestones include the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Universal Christian Conference on Life and Work and the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea , which produced the Creed uniting Christians.
- Pope Leo emphasized, "Since the Second Vatican Council," the Catholic Church embraces ecumenism, with Unitatis Redintegratio urging "dialogue in humble and loving fraternity," while noting, "That Council" witnessed unity overcoming division.
- The Pope urged followers of Christ to become artisans of reconciliation, promoting visible Christian unity through dialogue, worship, and shared witness to humanity's suffering.
- The theme underlines the urgency of 'Time for God's Peace' amid global scars, and Pope Leo's July 17 meeting with a U.S. ecumenical group reaffirmed the Catholic Church's commitment to peace.
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Pope Leo XIV calls Christians to ecumenism to be architects of reconciliation and peace
Pope Leo XIV meets with a U.S. ecumenical group led by Cardinal Joseph Tobin and Greek Orthodox Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on July 17, 2025, at the Vatican, encouraging them to “return to the roots of our faith” in their pilgrimage to It... [...]
Pope Leo XIV calls Christians to ecumenism to be architects of peace
Pope Leo XIV meets with a U.S. ecumenical group led by Cardinal Joseph Tobin and Greek Orthodox Archbishop Elpidophoros of America on July 17, 2025, at the Vatican, encouraging them to “return to the roots of our faith” in their pilgrimage to Italy and Turkey. / Credit: Vatican Media ACI Prensa Staff, Aug 22, 2025 / 15:07 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV has issued an ecumenical appeal to all Christians to be architects of reconciliation and peace through…
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Northwest CatholicChristians are called to help world find peace, reconciliation, pope says
Even as Christians continue the dialogue aimed at restoring their unity, they are called to work together to bring peace and reconciliation to a deeply divided world, Pope Leo XIV said.
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