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‘Deep love’ at the heart of Christian unity
Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay was joined by leaders of nine other Christian churches at St Stephen’s Cathedral yesterday for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity service. Source: The Catholic Leader.
In a world full of madness ‘we need God and love’
Representatives of more than a dozen Christian denominations joined with members of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference yesterday for an historic ecumenical worship service. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Pope holds historic first meeting with Archbishop of Canterbury
Pope Leo prayed with the Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally during their historic first meeting in the Apostolic Palace yesterday. Source: The Tablet.
Christian leaders speak of Easter hope amid turmoil
Australia’s Christian church leaders have issued Easter messages pointing to the hope of the empty tomb and the much-needed peace this can bring in a world riven by conflict. Source: National Council of Churches Australia.
Pope assures new Archbishop of Canterbury of his prayers
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”. Source: Vatican News.
Catholics urged to maintain ties with both sides in Anglican schism
As bishops from the worldwide Anglican Communion sever links with England’s first female Archbishop of Canterbury, Catholics are being urged to maintain friendly ties while dropping illusions about future reunification. Source: OSV News.
German parish facing opposition to ‘Harry Potter service’
A Catholic parish in western Germany is facing opposition after promoting what it has described as a “Harry Potter ecumenical service” to be held inside a consecrated church later this month. Source: Catholic Herald.
New Archbishop of Canterbury confirmed
Sarah Mullally yesterday was confirmed as the Archbishop of Canterbury, in a legal ceremony making her the first woman to lead the Church of England. Source: Crux.
Pope seeks focus on unity of faith in new letter
Pope Leo XIV has called on Christians to move beyond “theological controversies” that no longer serve the cause of unity and to rediscover together the faith professed at the Council of Nicaea 1700 years ago. Source: CNA.