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JMJ

Let us pray that this actually happens.

Pope Benedict to visit Patriarch Bartholomew

And that the two lungs will breath together again.

Effie

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“The business of Progressives is to go on making mistakes. The business of Conservatives is to prevent mistakes from being corrected.” –G.K Chesterton

On a related matter, is the Greek Orthodox Church in communion with Rome? I don't think it is but want to be sure.

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Andrew McAllister

Respect for the dignity of every innocent human being from conception/fertilization, without exception, without compromise, without apology.

That was all over our news this morning as the patriarch is visiting this area. Prayers that this will be fruitful.

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Bob C

Effie

This is outstanding news. Let's all pray that unity between both churches is closer at hand!

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Ian DC
Blessed Ever Virgin Mary -- Sanctuary and resting-place of the Blessed Trinity where God dwells in greater and more divine splendour than anywhere else in the universe

I've read the article and I must say it is music to my ears. Christian Ecumenism must be a goal for our generation and future ones. To reunite the catholic (western) and orthodox (eastern) churches is something very meaningful and beautiful.

I pray that this can happen!

I especially enjoyed reading this, as it comforts my heart:

Both the current patriarch and the current pope appear deeply committed to bridging the rift between their estranged churches and helping to unite two of the largest branches of Christianity.

"The commitment of the Catholic Church to the search for Christian unity is irreversible," the pope said in June.

What a powerful sign of hope.

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Michael D.
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The mercy of Christ is not a cheap grace; it does not presume a trivialization of evil.
Pope Benedict XVI

I am sceptical, but I would like to be wrong.

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Rafael