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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
  • Apostolic Journey to Türkiye and Lebanon

    From 27 November to 2 December 2025, the Holy Father made an Apostolic Journey to Turkey and Lebanon, including a pilgrimage to İznik on the occasion of the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea.

  • 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.

  • "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. ...


Christmas Greetings from the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity

Christmas Greetings from the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity

23 Dec 2025
"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness. but will have the light of...
Dialogue with Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church

Dialogue with Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church

16 Dec 2025
On Friday, 12 December, the 26th meeting of the Joint International Commission for Dialogue between the...
Dialogue with Mar Thoma Church

Dialogue with Mar Thoma Church

16 Dec 2025
On 11 December, the third meeting of the bilateral dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Malankara Mar Thoma...
Dialogue with Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church

Dialogue with Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church

15 Dec 2025
On 9-10 December 2025, the 33rd meeting of the Joint International Commission for Dialogue between the Catholic Church...
Visit of the Anglican Communion’s Commission for Unity, Faith and Order

Visit of the Anglican Communion’s Commission for Unity, Faith and Order

15 Dec 2025
The Inter-Anglican Standing Commission on Unity, Faith and Order (IASCUFO) held its annual meeting in Rome from 7 to 11...
Archbishop Pace at the International Consultation between Judaism and Orthodox Christianity

Archbishop Pace at the International Consultation between Judaism and Orthodox Christianity

15 Dec 2025
From 7 to 9 December, the Vice-President of the Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews, H.E. Msgr. Flavio...
Publication of Methodist-Catholic Dialogue Commission Synthesis Document

Publication of Methodist-Catholic Dialogue Commission Synthesis Document

15 Dec 2025
The Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, together with the World Methodist Council, has published a synthesis...
Pope Leo XIV presides over an ecumenical and interreligious meeting in Beirut

Pope Leo XIV presides over an ecumenical and interreligious meeting in Beirut

2 Dec 2025
On Monday, 1 December, in Martyrs' Square in Beirut, the Holy Father participated in an ecumenical and interreligious...
The Holy Father attends the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Saint Andrew

The Holy Father attends the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Saint Andrew

2 Dec 2025
On Sunday, 30 November, at the conclusion of his apostolic journey to Turkey, the Holy Father attended the Divine...
Visit of Pope Leo XIV to the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul

Visit of Pope Leo XIV to the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul

2 Dec 2025
On Sunday, 30 November, the Holy Father visited the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul, where he met with His...
Joint Declaration by Pope Leo XIV and Patriarch Bartholomew

Joint Declaration by Pope Leo XIV and Patriarch Bartholomew

1 Dec 2025
On Saturday, 29 November, at the Phanar, after attending a doxology at the Patriarchal Church of St. George, during...
Ecumenical meeting at Mor Ephrem Syriac Orthodox Church in Istanbul

Ecumenical meeting at Mor Ephrem Syriac Orthodox Church in Istanbul

1 Dec 2025
On Saturday 29 November, at the Syriac Orthodox Church of Mor Ephrem in Istanbul, on the occasion of the commemoration...

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