Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople

Pope Leo will fulfill the promise of Pope Francis – to come to Nicaea in 2025

By Anna Artymiak The Council of Nicaea, held in 325 AD, was attended by Emperor Constantine and ended with the defeat of the Arian heresy. Arius is represented at the feet of the assembly May 23, 2025 In two days he would have gone to Nicaea in Turkey to celebrate the 1,700th anniversary of [...]

Pope Francis sends well-wishes to Patriarch Bartholomew for name day

Pope Francis has sent a handwritten message to Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople, full of well-wishes for his name day. The feast day of the apostle St. Bartholomew is celebrated in the Oriental Churches on 11 June. "May Catholics and Orthodox continue on the path towards full communion, working together to promote peace, cooperation, and dialogue [...]