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St. Charbel Makhlouf, a symbol of coexistence and support for Lebanon
Posted on 11/30/2025 04:00 AM ()
Father Youssef Matta, a Maronite monk who lives at the Monastery of St. Maron in Annaya—the home of St. Charbel Makhlouf’s tomb explains the significance of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the resting place of this saint, who is venerated across various religions.
Pope Leo XIV on his way to Lebanon
Posted on 11/30/2025 03:29 AM ()
The aircraft carrying Pope Leo XIV is on its way to Beirut where he is about to begin the second leg of his apostolic journey to Türkiye and Lebanon.
Pope at Divine Liturgy: May we continue to strive towards Christian unity
Posted on 11/30/2025 01:53 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV attends the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Church of Saint George in Istanbul, and joins Patriarch Bartholomew I to underscore the bonds that unite us in our Christian faith and the continuing efforts to seek full communion.
Armenian Patriarch: Pope Leo’s visit is ‘practical ecumenism’
Posted on 11/29/2025 23:42 PM ()
The Armenian Apostolic Patriarch of Constantinople, Sahak II Marshalian, says Christian Churches need to find new ways "to think about and model a new pattern of ecumenism.”
An invitation to Jerusalem to walk together humbly, as brothers
Posted on 11/29/2025 23:17 PM ()
Our Editorial Director reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s announcement and invitation to other Christians to return to Jerusalem to celebrate together the Jubilee of Redemption in 2033.
Pope: Christian communion not domination but exchange of God-given gifts
Posted on 11/29/2025 22:53 PM ()
Pope Leo XIV prays at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul, and thanks God for the courageous witness offered by Armenians throughout history, often amid tragic circumstances.
Apostolic Journey to Türkiye: Day Three
Posted on 11/29/2025 10:26 AM ()
The highlights of Pope Leo XIV's third day in Türkiye include a visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque, an ecumenical meeting with Christian leaders, prayer with Patriarch Bartholomew, and Mass with Catholic faithful from across the country.
A mosaic of different confessions and nationalities at Pope’s Mass in Istanbul
Posted on 11/29/2025 09:11 AM ()
The faithful present at the Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV at the Volkswagen Arena in Istanbul on Saturday share their excitement and express their belief that his visit is a message of peace and unity for all.
Pope at Mass: Bring hope in world where religion is used to justify war
Posted on 11/29/2025 06:50 AM ()
Presiding over Mass in Istanbul, Türkiye, Pope Leo XIV urges everyone to take time to reflect during the Advent season on the three bonds of unity we are all called to build: within the community, in ecumenical relations, and with members of different faiths.
Looking to Jerusalem and Jubilee of 2033, Pope Leo highlights path of unity
Posted on 11/29/2025 05:46 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I are joined by ecclesial leaders representing the vast majority of the Christian world for an ecumenical encounter to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.