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Catholic Communities in Holy Land to Celebrate Easter in May

Unification of Easter Date with Orthodox Church Seen As Eloquent Step At An Ecumenical Level

Jerusalem, March 26, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1349 hits

Catholic communities in Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan and Cyprus are preparing to celebrate the liturgies of Holy Week in May rather than this Sunday, following the Julian …

"We need to labour together for the affirmation of traditional moral values in modern secular societies"

Moscow, March 15, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 2421 hits

To His HolinessFrancis, Pope of Rome Your Holiness: I congratulate you on your election to the eminent and responsible position of being the First Hierarch of the Roman Catholic Church. Under …

Russian Orthodox Leader Notes 'Good Development' in Relations

Moscow, March 04, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 2002 hits

Patriarch Kirill says he hopes the next Roman Pontiff will continue to develop a good relationship with the Russian Orthodox Church, as Benedict XVI did. In a farewell message to the Pope …

"You boldly raised your voice in the defense of the Gospels ideal"

Moscow, March 04, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 2012 hits

On 1 March 2013, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia sent a message to His Holiness Benedict XVI, Pontifex Emeritus HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI PONTIFEX EMERITUS Your …

"We cry loudly: Enough is enough; we are totally exhausted and cannot continue"

Aleppo, February 22, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 1462 hits

Here is a statement released Wednesday bythe Syrian Orthodox Archbishop of Aleppo, Mar Gregorios Yohanna Ibrahim, regarding the continuing crisis in Syria. * * * The painfully unfolding …

Promises Mideast Christians His 'Spiritual Closeness'

Vatican City, January 25, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 2093 hits

Benedict XVI today received in audience members of the joint Eastern Orthodox-Catholic commission, expressing his hopes for the continued development of their work. The Pope's brief message …

"All Christians need to work together in mutual acceptance and trust"

Vatican City, January 25, 2013 (Zenit.org) | 859 hits

Here is the text of the address Benedict XVI gave today tomembers of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches …

"We Join in the Hope that the Barrier Dividing the Eastern Church and the Western Church Will be Removed"

October 11, 2012 | 1482 hits

Here is the translation of the greeting given by His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople, at the Opening Mass of the Year of Faith and on the occasion of the …

Expresses Concern Over Increase of Violence in the World

August 16, 2012 | 1542 hits

By Junno Arocho Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, Archbishop of Constantinople expressed concern on the rise of violence in the world and issued an appeal for peace. Citing the "phenomenon …

"The Church Cannot Remain Indifferent to the Pain of Millions"

June 06, 2012 | 1563 hits

Here is a translation of the greeting from His Eminence, The Orthodox Metropolitan of Spain and Portugal, Polycarp on the occasion of the Inaugural Session of the III European …

"The Unity That We All Seek is a Gift From Above"

June 06, 2012 | 1888 hits

Here is the translation of the address given by His Eminence Metropolitan Prof. Dr. Gennadios of Sassima, Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, to the 3rd European Catholic-Orthodox …

Relic Intended for Travel to Russia

September 14, 2011 | 3303 hits

Paul's beloved disciple was a source of unity for Catholics and Russian Orthodox last Friday, as representatives from both Churches gathered around St. Timothy's relics in Termoli, Italy. The …

Notes Hope for Renewed Commitment to Communion

September 08, 2011 | 2097 hits

Benedict XVI is expressing his hopes for a "renewed commitment to spiritual communion and evangelical witness" as the fruit of the 19th International Ecumenical Conference on Orthodox …

June 23, 2011 | 2003 hits

Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople will send a delegation to Rome on June 29, feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. The visit takes place as part of what has become a traditional exchange of …

Celebrates Pentecost With Orthodox

June 22, 2011 | 2566 hits

A longtime friend of leaders in the Russian Orthodox Church, Cardinal Roger Etchegaray visited Russia for Pentecost, inviting the faithful to "walk by the Spirit" in bettering relations …