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King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV will pray together in the Sistine Chapel on October 23, marking the first joint prayer of the heads of the Catholic Church and the Church of England since the Reformation, symbolizing a historic step towards Christian unity.
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Turkey and Lebanon in November to promote Christian unity, peace, and hope in the Middle East, marking significant religious and political moments, including the anniversary of the Council of Nicea and addressing regional conflicts and instability.
Pope Leo XIV commemorated modern Christian martyrs, emphasizing their role in uniting Christians across denominations through their witness of faith and love, and highlighted the ongoing persecution of Christians worldwide, urging believers to draw inspiration from their sacrifices to promote peace and unity.
Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of Christians working and praying together to witness to humanity's suffering, highlighting the historical significance of ecumenical efforts and calling for unity, reconciliation, and peace amidst global conflicts and environmental issues during the 2025 Ecumenical Week in Stockholm.
Pope Leo XIV urged the Mennonite community to embody love and pursue Christian unity, emphasizing healing past wounds and fostering dialogue to strengthen faith and witness in a divided world, during the 500th anniversary of the Anabaptist movement.
Archbishop Justin Welby celebrated an Anglican liturgy in the Catholic Basilica of St. Bartholomew in Rome, as part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The ceremony was included in the official calendar of activities for the week and was a gesture of fraternity between the Anglican and Catholic churches. This event follows other ecumenical activities, including a vespers with Pope Francis and a concert by an Anglican choir in St. Peter’s Basilica, all aimed at promoting Christian unity.
Pope Francis presides over Ecumenical Vespers to close the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, emphasizing the importance of prayerful, selfless service in bringing Christians closer together and avoiding division. He invites Christians to prioritize love and unity, and emphasizes the significance of prayer for unity and peace, urging prayers for an end to wars, especially in Ukraine and the Holy Land.
Pope Francis addressed thousands of pilgrims at an ecumenical prayer vigil, emphasizing the importance of silence in the Christian faith. He highlighted that silence allows for God's voice to be heard and for true discernment and unity within the Church. The Pope called for the upcoming Synod to be a place of fraternity, free from gossip and polarization, where participants listen to one another and seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit.