GLOBAL CHRISTIAN FORUM
24-27 APRIL 2018

MESSAGE OF POPE FRANCIS TO THE MOST REVEREND BRIAN FARRELL

To the Most Reverend Brian Farrell
Secretary
Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity

I extend warm greetings to you and to all those participating in the Third Gathering of the Global Christian Forum, as you assemble in Bogotà, Columbia, from 24 to 27 April 2018. I join you in giving thanks to Almighty God on this occasion, as the Forum is a grace-filled opportunity for representatives of many Christian communities to meet as brothers and sisters and journey towards the fulfilment of Jesus' Prayer that all may be one so that the world may believe (cf. Jn 17:21).

I pray that the Forum may be a time to share personal and ecclesial faith experiences, and provide an open and respectful space to address together new contemporary challenges, by promoting Christian solidarity and cooperation in a fresh and innovative way. Humanity is in great need of such defence of human dignity in every situation. I assure you and all present of my spiritual closeness during these days, and I invoke upon you Almighty God's blessings of wisdom, courage and strength. 

FRANCISCUS PP.