ecumenical ecumenism Archives

Christians in India unite on Pentecost to pray for end of COVID-19 pandemic

Jun 1, 2020

In India, Pentecost was marked by an ecumenical spirit, with members of various churches around the country praying together at noon from home, since the country is still in lockdown due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

By Nirmala Carvalho

Encyclical calls all Catholics to work toward Christian unity, says bishop

May 27, 2020

The 25th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s encyclical “Ut Unum Sint” should remind Catholics “the way of ecumenism is the way of the church” and they are “called to espouse a strong commitment to building Christian unity,” Bishop Joseph C. Bambera of Scranton, Pennsylvania, said May 25.

By Catholic News Service

‘Ut Unum Sint’ at 25: Learning to recognize, welcome others’ gifts

May 24, 2020

Twenty-five years ago, St. John Paul II’s encyclical on ecumenism, “Ut Unum Sint,” put the papal seal of approval on a shift in the Catholic Church’s approach to the search for Christian unity.

By Cindy Wooden

Minister says ecumenical prayer service offers glimpse toward ‘wholeness’

Feb 9, 2020

An annual interdenominational prayer service, sponsored by the Arizona Faith Network, is part of the global Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

By Gina Keating

Pope asks Catholics, Salvation Army to spread God’s love through service

Nov 8, 2019

Loving acts of service and charity not only help build up the Kingdom of God, they attract and influence others, Pope Francis said.

By Carol Glatz

Vatican notes growing ecumenical consensus on what ‘church’ means

Oct 24, 2019

Working for Christian unity and engaging in formal theological dialogues to promote it obviously raises questions about what the nature and mission of the church is.

By Cindy Wooden