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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.
Churches and Christian Communions represented at funeal of Pope Francis

On the occasion of the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, many Churches, Christian Communions and international ecumenical organizations sent representatives of which the list is here below. Many messages of condolence were also sent.
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. ...

Delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for the Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

30 Jun 2025

As part of the traditional exchange of delegations for the respective feasts of the patron saints — on 29 June in Rome...

Catholic Church participates in WCC Central Committee Meeting in Johannesburg

24 Jun 2025

The Central Committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) held its second meeting since the 11th Assembly (2022) in...

Greeting from DPCU to the Council Meeting of the Lutheran World Federation

24 Jun 2025

From 12 to 16 June 2025, the Council of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under...

Texts for 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

23 Jun 2025

The Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity (DPCU) is pleased to publish the texts for the Week of Prayer for Christian...

Ecumenical delegation from Germany visits DPCU

17 Jun 2025

As part of an ecumenical pilgrimage to Rome on the occasion of the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea...

Pope Leo XIV receives participants of the 'Nicaea and the Church of the Third Millennium' symposium

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On Saturday 7 June, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV held a private audience with the participants of the ecumenical symposium...

Ecumenical Conference on Nicaea at the Angelicum

10 Jun 2025

From 4 to 7 June, an international ecumenical symposium entitled “Nicaea and the Church of the Third Millennium:...

DPCU at the 500th Anniversary of the Anabaptist Movement

4 Jun 2025

On 29 May, Cardinal Kurt Koch, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, and Monsignor Usma, Head of the...

Message of Pope Leo XIV for the 500th Anniversary of the Anabaptist Movement

30 May 2025

On Thursday 29 May, Pope Leo XIV sent a message on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the Anabaptist Movement....

Candler School of Theology Student Visit

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On Monday 26 May 2025, a student group from Candler School of Theology in the United States of America visited the...

Representatives of the New Apostolic Church visit DPCU

22 May 2025

On 21 May 2025, Peter Johanning, the contact person for the Ecumenical Department of the New Apostolic Church...

Audience to representatives of Churches and Christian Communions and of other religions

21 May 2025

On Monday, May 19, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV received the representatives of Churches and Christian Communions and of...

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