Christian Unity Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference https://www.cbcew.org.uk/category/cbcew/christian-unity/ England and Wales Fri, 22 May 2026 13:42:29 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/09/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1-32x32.png Christian Unity Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference https://www.cbcew.org.uk/category/cbcew/christian-unity/ 32 32 174395915 Thy Kingdom Come Message from Pope Leo XIV https://www.cbcew.org.uk/thy-kingdom-come-message-from-pope-leo-xiv/ Fri, 22 May 2026 13:40:52 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=117655 ‘Dear brothers and sisters, I am pleased to greet all of you taking part in this year’s “Thy Kingdom Come” ecumenical prayer event, and to assure you of my spiritual closeness. Each year, during the Advent season, Christians address God with the words, “Come, Emmanuel.” With great urgency we cry out for the fulfilment of […]

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]]> 117655 Pope Leo XIV holds audience with Archbishop of Canterbury https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-leo-xiv-holds-audience-with-archbishop-of-canterbury/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-leo-xiv-holds-audience-with-archbishop-of-canterbury/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:51:07 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=116927 Pope Leo XIV held an audience on Monday, 27 April, with the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally, and prayed with her in the Urban VIII Chapel in the Apostolic Palace. In his greetings, the Pope shared his joy to receive the Archbishop during the Easter season, recalling the […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-leo-xiv-holds-audience-with-archbishop-of-canterbury/feed/ 0 116927 Pope assures Archbishop of Canterbury of dialogue ‘in truth and love‘ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-assures-archbishop-of-canterbury-of-dialogue-in-truth-and-love/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-assures-archbishop-of-canterbury-of-dialogue-in-truth-and-love/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:16:43 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=116142 Pope Leo XIV has sent a message to Sarah Mullally on the occasion of her installation as Archbishop of Canterbury, assuring her of his prayers and invoking “grace, mercy, and peace… in truth and love”. The installation service, historically known as an enthronement, took place in Canterbury Cathedral on 25 March. In the presence of some 2,000 […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/pope-assures-archbishop-of-canterbury-of-dialogue-in-truth-and-love/feed/ 0 116142 Reflections and Prayers for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/reflections-and-prayers-wpcu26/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:07:51 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=114250 DAY 1 Our calling Verse for the day I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called (Eph 4:1). Additional Scripture passages Micah 6:6-8 Psalm 133 Mark 3:13-15 Reflection In Ephesians 4:1, Paul emphasizes the significance of living a life […]

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]]> 114250 Introduction to the Theme for 2026 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/wpcu26-introduction-to-the-theme/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:58:02 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=114246 “THERE IS ONE BODY AND ONE SPIRIT, JUST AS YOU WERE CALLED TO THE ONE HOPE OF YOUR CALLING” (Ephesians 4:4) These resources were developed, written, and discussed at the historic spiritual and administrative headquarters of the Armenian Apostolic Church, the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin in Armenia, during the inspiring days of the blessing […]

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]]> 114246 The Armenian Apostolic Church: A Theological Perspective https://www.cbcew.org.uk/the-armenian-apostolic-church-a-theological-perspective-wpcu26/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:32:16 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=114242 The Armenian Apostolic Church, recognized as one of the world’s oldest Christian communities, has played a pivotal role in shaping the spiritual and historical identity of the Armenian people for nearly two millennia. Established in the early 4th century, with roots tracing back to the Apostolic era, this venerable institution transcends religious organization; it embodies […]

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]]> 114242 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity-2025/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:21:34 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=114231 The post Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025 appeared first on Catholic Bishops' Conference.

]]> 114231 Cardinal prays for Pope Leo on first overseas visit and welcomes his Apostolic Letter on Nicaea Anniversary https://www.cbcew.org.uk/cardinal-prays-for-pope-leo-on-first-overseas-visit-and-welcomes-his-apostolic-letter-on-nicaea-anniversary/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/cardinal-prays-for-pope-leo-on-first-overseas-visit-and-welcomes-his-apostolic-letter-on-nicaea-anniversary/#respond Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:15:33 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=112707 Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference and a President of Churches Together in England (CTE), has welcomed Pope Leo’s Apostolic Letter In unitate fidei on the 1,700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea – a letter that helps shape our ecumenical journey together. It was released just days before his visit to Turkey, […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/cardinal-prays-for-pope-leo-on-first-overseas-visit-and-welcomes-his-apostolic-letter-on-nicaea-anniversary/feed/ 0 112707 60th Anniversary celebrations of Nostra Aetate held in Birmingham and Rome https://www.cbcew.org.uk/60th-anniversary-celebrations-of-nostra-aetate-held-in-birmingham-and-rome/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/60th-anniversary-celebrations-of-nostra-aetate-held-in-birmingham-and-rome/#respond Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:19:12 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=111781 Events have been held in Birmingham and Rome bringing together leaders and representatives from different faiths to mark the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate. Published on 28 October 1965, Nostra Aetate – ‘In Our Time’ – was a ground-breaking declaration of the Second Vatican Council focusing on the Catholic Church’s relations with non-Christian religions. It […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/60th-anniversary-celebrations-of-nostra-aetate-held-in-birmingham-and-rome/feed/ 0 111781 Church leaders meet to mark centenary of the Malines Conversations https://www.cbcew.org.uk/church-leaders-mark-centenary-malines-conversations/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/church-leaders-mark-centenary-malines-conversations/#respond Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:50:14 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=111454 On 21 September 2025, the centenary of the Malines Conversations was marked in Mechelen, Belgium. A conference and academic session were held to mark this historic occasion, and the event concluded with an Evensong service at Saint Rumbold’s Cathedral. The Malines Conversations were a series of five ecumenical conversations held in Mechelen (Malines) Belgium from […]

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