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Recent Dialogue Documents

2023 Synodality and Primacy in the Second Millenium and Today | Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church 2022 The Sacraments in the Life of the Church | Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches 2022 The images of the Church in the Syriac and Latin Patristic Tradition | International Dialogue Commission between the Catholic Church and the Assyrian Church of the East 2022 God in Christ Reconciling: On the Way to Full Communion in Faith, Sacraments, and Mission | MERCIC

RECENT PUBLICATIONS OF DPCU

2024 The Bishop of Rome. Primacy and synodality in ecumenical dialogues and responses to the encyclical Ut unum sint 2022 Ecumenism in a Time of Pandemic: From Crisis to Opportunity. A working paper 2020 The Bishop and Christian Unity: An Ecumenical Vademecum 2019 Catholic Response to "The Church: Towards a Common Vision"

ARTICLES IN L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO

2025 Archive
  • Acta Œcumenica 2024

    Acta Œcumenica (no. 6/2024) is available online on this website and in hard copy from the Libreria editrice vaticana (LEV). This issue reports on the Holy See's ecumenical initiatives during 2024. Among the various activities of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity (DPCU), we would highlight the publication of the study document The Bishop of Rome. Primacy and synodality in ecumenical dialogues and responses to the encyclical Ut unum sint.

  • Texts for 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

    The Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity (DPCU) is pleased to publish the texts for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026. In the northern hemisphere, the Week of Prayer traditionally takes place from 18 to 25 January, while in the southern hemisphere, where January is frequently a holiday period, churches often celebrate the Week of Prayer around Pentecost. The theme of the 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity comes from the Letter to the Ephesians: “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling” (Eph 4:4). The prayers and reflections were prepared by an ecumenical group coordinated by the Inter-Church Relations’ Department of the Armenian Apostolic Church As usual, an international team appointed jointly by the DPCU and the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches worked with the drafters to finalise the materials at a meeting held from 13 to 18 October 2024 at the Holy See of Etchmiadzin, Armenia. The materials draw upon centuries-old traditions of prayer used by the Armenian people, along with hymns that originated in the ancient monasteries and churches of Armenia, some of which date as far back as the fourth century. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026 therefore offers an invitation to draw upon this shared Christian heritage and to delve more deeply into our fellowship in Christ, which unites Christians worldwide. The materials include an introduction to the theme, an ecumenical worship service and a selection of short readings and prayers for each day of the week. The resources can be drawn upon in many ways, and are intended for use not only during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, but also throughout 2026.

  • Churches and Christian Communions Represented at the Mass Inaugurating the Pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

    On the occasion of the Mass inaugurating the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, numerous Churches, Christian Communions and international ecumenical organisations sent representatives, whose names are listed below. Various messages of congratulations were also received.

  • Pope Francis and Christian unity

    On the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, we invite you to watch the film Pope Francis and Christian Unity. Unity on the Way, produced by the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity.

  • "The Bishop of Rome" – A new document of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity

    The Dicastery Promoting Christian Unity is pleased to publish with the approval of Pope Francis its new document The Bishop of Rome. Primacy and synodality in ecumenical dialogues and responses to the encyclical Ut unum sint...

  • Videos on Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity

    The Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity is pleased to present two videos dedicated to its work. ...


Chairwoman of the German National Committee of the Lutheran World Federation visits DPCU

Chairwoman of the German National Committee of the Lutheran World Federation visits DPCU

30 Sep 2025
On 29 September 2025, the Chairwoman of the German National Committee of the Lutheran World Federation (GNC-LWF),...
Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Malines Conversations

Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Malines Conversations

24 Sep 2025
The centenary of the Catholic-Anglican talks known as the Malines Conversations was marked in the city of Mechelen...
The Holy Father receives His Holiness Karekin II

The Holy Father receives His Holiness Karekin II

16 Sep 2025
His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, paid an official visit to the Vatican from...
Centro Melantone Ecumenical Summer Course visits DPCU

Centro Melantone Ecumenical Summer Course visits DPCU

15 Sep 2025
On 8 September 2025, participants of the Centro Melantone Ecumenical Summer Course visited the Dicastery for Promoting...
Coordinating Committee of the International Catholic-Orthodox Dialogue

Coordinating Committee of the International Catholic-Orthodox Dialogue

12 Sep 2025
From 8 to 12 September, the Coordinating Committee of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue...
In Memoriam Father Kilian McDonnell, OSB

In Memoriam Father Kilian McDonnell, OSB

11 Sep 2025
Father Kilian McDonnell, OSB, died on 8 September 2025. The Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity expresses its...
Preparation of Texts for 2027 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Preparation of Texts for 2027 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

8 Sep 2025
The international editorial group jointly sponsored by the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity (DPCU) and the World...
Joint Working Group Plenary in Rome

Joint Working Group Plenary in Rome

4 Sep 2025
The Joint Working Group (JWG) between the Catholic Church and the World Council of Churches (WCC) held its plenary...
Publication of the German Translation of the Document "The Bishop of Rome"

Publication of the German Translation of the Document "The Bishop of Rome"

3 Sep 2025
The Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity is pleased to announce the publication of the document "The Bishop of...
DPCU represented at various ecumenical occasions in Latvia

DPCU represented at various ecumenical occasions in Latvia

1 Sep 2025
On 28 August 2025, Father Dr. Augustinus Sander OSB, staff member of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian...
Participation of Cardinal Koch at Rimini Meeting

Participation of Cardinal Koch at Rimini Meeting

1 Sep 2025
On 26 August, the Cardinal Prefect participated as a speaker at the Conference on the 1700th Anniversary of the Council...
In Memoriam Revd Dr Peter Cruchley

In Memoriam Revd Dr Peter Cruchley

18 Aug 2025
The Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity has received with deep sadness the news of the passing of Revd Dr Peter...

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