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The Vatican backs the Russian Orthodox Church on religion in schools
The Vatican backs the Russian Orthodox Church on religion in schools
Cardinal Kasper in Moscow: we want to deepen Orthodox-Catholic dialogue
In Moscow for a visit, the President of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity announced the resumption of Orthodox-Catholic theological dialogue and other "small steps" of collaboration.
Aleksij II optimistic about dialogue with Catholics
Aleksij II optimistic about dialogue with Catholics
Moscow Metropolitan: "Encouraging" signs of dialogue with the Orthodox
Mgr Kondrusiewicz comments on latest developments in Moscow Vatican relations and renews the pope's invitation to common witness against present-day challenges. To Orthodox and Catholic politicians, he says: "Defend Christian life and family values".
Russian Foreign Minister in Vatican invites Mgr Lajolo to Moscow
In the Russian capital, Orthodox Patriarch Aleksij II says he wants to cooperate with the Vatican in the defence of Christian values in Europe but still renews his criticism against Catholic 'proselytising'.
Aleksij II and Metropolitan of Moscow welcome Benedict XVI's ecumenical commitment
Mgr Kondrusiewicz applauds Benedict XVI's real commitment to ecumenism. Aleksij II praises the Pope's 'powerful intellect' and their shared vision of today's problems.
Metropolitan of Moscow: the Pope is pushing for shared mission with the Orthodox
Msgr Tadeus Kondrusiewicz says that new conditions exist for dialogue between Catholics and Orthodox: the fight against aggressive secularism; respect for human life; the importance of the family; "no" to female priesthood.
Mgr Kondrusiewicz: an improved atmosphere with the Orthodox
The Moscow Metropolitan confirms a greater "openness" of the Orthodox Church towards the Vatican; as he prepares for the first pilgrimage of Russian Catholics to Rome after the death of John Paul II, he hopes Benedict XVI will realize Pope Wojtyla's dream.
A church incorporating school ruins to rise in Beslan
The proposal by residents and victims' relatives will enter the competition for the new memorial complex at School Nº 1.
Korean Catholics set up two Legio Mariæ groups in Mongolia
Korean Catholics set up two Legio Mariæ groups in Mongolia
Prayers and protests during Orthodox Easter
Thousands of faithful attend Easter vigils, but tens of thousands demonstrate against the government.
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