Centuries of dispute between Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches on how to calculate the date of Easter may come to an end if Pope Francis’ latest appeal is implemented. Meeting Nov. 19 with ...

The promotion of Christian unity, especially between the Catholic and Orthodox churches, is the "pursuit of catholicity," that is, of a holistic vision of Christianity that values and safeguards its ...

Pope Francis with Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II in Cairo April 28 (Credit: CNS/Paul Haring.) Listen ROME – This week there will again be “two popes” at the Vatican when Francis meets his Coptic ...

ISTANBUL (RNS) — 'The fact that we are celebrating together, it's of course, a joy because it is something which is reminding us that we are all the same,' said the Rev. Luca Refatti, an Italian-born ...

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The head of Ukraine’s Eastern Rite Catholic Church on Saturday said a document endorsed by Pope Francis this week permitting blessings for same-sex couples did not apply to his church and its ...