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Vatican II’s Nostra Aetate and Christological Understanding
Vatican II’s Declaration Nostra Aetate does not delve into Christological understanding in a direct way. But through its affirmations of continued covenantal inclusion on the part of Jews and Judaism,...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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We believe! The Nicene Creed and Christian Unity | One Body
“We believe.” These are the first words of the original Nicene Creed, written 1,700 years ago at the Council of Nicaea. This ecumenical council in 325 AD produced a summary...
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October 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Spotlight on Catholic-Mennonite Dialogue | One Body
A number of years ago, at a local dialogue meeting of Catholics and Mennonites in Edmonton, we considered together that section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church that pertains...
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October 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Roman Catholic–United Church (RC-UC) Dialogue | One Body
This year, 2025, marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of The United Church of Canada (UCC). It is a uniquely Canadian church, formed in part in response to the...
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July 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Preparatory meeting convenes in lead-up to WCC Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order
A planning meeting for the World Council of Churches (WCC) Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order and the Global Ecumenical Theological Institute 2025 (GETI) was convened in St Bishoy...
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July 1, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Bishop Shane Parker elected 15th Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada
The Rt. Rev. Shane Parker, Bishop of Ottawa, was elected the 15th Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada on June 26, 2025, at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, Ontario,...
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June 27, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Joe Elkerton appointed Director of Indigenous Christian Fellowship
The Christian Reformed Church’s Indigenous Christian Fellowship (ICF) in Regina, Sask., is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Elkerton as its new director, effective July 21, 2025. Elkerton will...
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July 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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WCC supports efforts to reform and strengthen United Nations
In a statement, the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee commemorated 80 years of the United Nations, particularly its founding principle of multilateral cooperation. “The Pact for the Future,...
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June 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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“The courage to love,” the miracle of ecumenical reconciliation
Long-time Bridgefolk participants remember the booming voice of the late Ivan Kauffman celebrating historic moments that have marked the development of closer relationships between Mennonites, Roman Catholics, and other divided...
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June 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Theological schools hit by international student rules intended for diploma mills, larger institutions
Between 2014 and 2024, the proportion of students of European descent at Montreal Diocesan Theological College (often abbreviated as Dio) went from about 60 per cent to 25 per cent,...
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June 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Reflecting on a Century of Ecumenical Work and Witness in The United Church of Canada | One Body
June 10, 2025 marks 100 years since 8,000 people gathered in the Mutual Street Arena in Toronto to formally inaugurate, with declarations and worship, The United Church of Canada. Members...
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July 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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At Ecumenical Symposium, Pope Leo XIV Says Catholic Church Open to Universal Easter Date
“Several concrete solutions have been proposed that, while respecting the principle of Nicaea, would allow Christians to celebrate together the ‘Feast of Feasts,’” the Holy Father said. Pope Leo XIV...
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June 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Explore a New Ecumenical Resource on Theology and Mental Wellbeing!
The Commission on Faith and Witness of The Canadian Council of Churches invites you to explore Towards Wellbeing: Mental Wholeness in Church, Person, and Community — a new ecumenical study...
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June 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Découvrez une nouvelle ressource œcuménique sur la théologie et le bien-être mental!
La Commission Foi et Témoignage du Conseil canadien des Églises vous invite à découvrir Atteindre le bien-être : l’intégrité mentale pour soi, la communauté et l’Église, un nouveau guide d’étude œcuménique...
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June 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Common liturgical celebration focused on creation explored at conference in Assisi
Representatives from 16 world Communions gathered in Assisi from May 5-7, to discuss the development of a common liturgical celebration focused on creation. This included the Anglican Communion, Baptist World...
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June 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Roman Catholic represents King Charles at the Scottish General Assembly
A news story last Saturday announced that a Roman Catholic had been appointed to represent King Charles at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. This would seem to...
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May 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Pope reaffirms commitment to ecumenical, interreligious dialogue
During a special audience with religious leaders who came to Rome for the inauguration of his papal ministry, Pope Leo XIV vowed to continue working towards Christian unity and promoting...
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May 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Pope Leo’s address to representatives of other churches and religions: Full text
Dear brothers and sisters, With great joy, I extend my cordial greetings to all of you, Representatives of other Churches and Ecclesial Communities, as well as of other religions, who...
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May 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Pope pledges strengthened dialogue with Jews
Among his first messages, Pope Leo XIV expressed his intention to strengthen the Catholic Church's ties with the Jewish community. "Trusting in the assistance of the Almighty, I pledge to...
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May 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Through papal funeral, Christ proclaimed living Saviour for all
Bishop Philip Freier was Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne, Australia from 2006 until February 2025. I thought that travelling to Thursday Island in the Torres Strait was a big trip to...
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May 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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WCC congratulates Pope Leo XIV
The World Council of Churches (WCC) extended ecumenical greetings to Pope Leo XIV and an assurance of continuing engagement with the Roman Catholic Church in the era of its new...
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May 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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11,000 people take part in consultations for the next Archbishop of Canterbury
More than 11,000 people have participated in the consultations for the next Archbishop of Canterbury – carried out online, by post and in person between February and March this year....
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May 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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The ecumenical legacy of Pope Francis | One Body
After Pope Francis died, an ecumenical colleague asked me about the ecumenical legacy of the late pope. As I endeavoured to answer him, I found myself clarifying at several points...
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May 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Christian World Communions share joint Easter Message
Twelve Christian World Communions have issued a message to mark the shared date of Easter in 2025 by all Christians, in conjunction with the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical...
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April 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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WCC “Faith and Order Update” available
A "Faith and Order Update," presenting some of the main areas of the work of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Faith and Order, has been published as...
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April 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM