Ecumenical dialogue

Presiding in charity: Ecumenical dialogue looks at pope’s role

Many people, including many Catholics, believe the pope always ruled over the Catholic Church as an absolute monarch, appointing the world's bishops and definitively settling issues of faith and morals. Yet that exercise of the papal office is comparatively new.

Pope: Catholics, Lutherans must continue to seek common ground

Although great strides have been made through 50 years of ecumenical dialogue, Catholics and Lutherans must continue to work toward becoming a full and visible sign of unity for the world, Pope Francis said.
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