Source: Crux Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service ROME – Seeking Christian unity is more urgent than ever because of the ongoing persecution of Christians, Pope Francis told an Orthodox leader. Meeting with Metropolitan Rastislav, primate of the Orthodox Church in the Czech and Slovak Republics, the pope said the “suffering of many brothers and sisters persecuted because of the Gospel urgently calls us to act in seeking greater unity.” The primate met with the pope at the Vatican May 11 as part of a May 9-12 pilgrimage to Rome; during his visit he also met with Cardinal Kurt Koch, president…
Trending
- Orthodox Christian Unity in Action! OCL’s 38th Annual Conference Presentations and Photos
- Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA Annual Meeting XIV
- From Dream to Reality: Orthodox Unity in the United States of America
- Abp. Elpidophoros installed as National Council of Churches board chair
- Thriving Congregations Gathering, Orthodox Christian Laity Annual Conference, and Inter-Parish Association Info Session in Indianapolis
- STATEMENT ON THE RECENT CEASEFIRE-HOPEFULLY SIGNALING THE END OF THE GAZA WAR
- Unity in the Orthodox Church
- Video: Ancient Paths, Enduring Faith
