Pope Francis focuses on common baptisms In his general audience during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis focused on the common baptism Christians share, saying the strength of this .
As churches conclude the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, we look ahead to what’s on the ecumenical agenda for 2022, amid anticipation that renewed in-person meetings may bring fresh impetus to dialogues and local reception processes.
This year's theme for the week, which runs through Tuesday, is "We saw a star in the east, and we came to worship him," selected by the Middle East Council of Churches.
As Christians come together to mark the annual ecumenical Week of Prayer, the Secretary of the PCPCU, Bishop Brian Farrell, says Pope Francis’ synodal process could make a “hugely important” contribution to improving relationships between the different churches.