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Around the world, with one heart: the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity was observed across the world with services, prayers, and gatherings—all with a heart for bringing together people in profound ways. From 18–25 January, people were inspired by the 2025 theme, “Do you believe this?” (John 11:26), as they united in prayer and reflection.

30 January 2025

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French Joint Committee for Catholic-Orthodox Theological Dialogue marks 750th anniversary of the “Union” Council of Lyon II

The French Joint Committee for Catholic-Orthodox Theological Dialogue marked the 750th anniversary of the “Union” Council of Lyons II with a statement on 25 June. The message describes the decision-making process at the council that resulted in a rift between churches, and urges drawing lessons from this history.

11 July 2024

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WCC remembers Orthodox theologian, teacher who exemplified faithfulness to tradition, commitment to dialogue

Protopresbyter Boris Bobrinskoy, one of the best-known Orthodox theologians in France and a former member of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Faith and Order Commission, passed away in Paris in the night from 6 to 7 August at the age of 95. He was highly respected for the contributions he made to ecumenical dialogues and academic institutions over many decades. In a tribute published in its website, the WCC celebrated Bobrinskoy’s “long and impressive ecumenical pilgrimage.”

13 August 2020

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First Francophone Christian Forum opens in Lyon with call for “fewer walls, more bridges”

More than 220 church leaders representing over 20 churches from Belgium, France, Luxemburg and Switzerland are meeting from 27-31 October in the French city of Lyon for the first Francophone Christian Forum.

29 October 2018

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French ecumenical delegation considers WCC convergence text

The Faith and Order Commission’s convergence text “The Church: Towards a Common Vision” continues to be discussed by churches on a journey toward revealing the unity of the church and how it is inextricably bound on a pilgrimage of justice and peace.

31 March 2016