Further reading: A pope's illness always sparks Vatican intrigue and rumors of succession, says doctor and author Beyond these anecdotes, one question remained: is the church governed by ...

The Nicene Creed is more than a statement of faith -- it is a powerful sign of unity among Christians, Pope Francis said as he welcomed young priests and monks from Oriental Orth ...

By Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service The Nicene Creed is more than a statement of faith -- it is a powerful sign of ...

Pope Francis offered that reminder on Thursday as he met with a delegation of Orthodox clergy taking part in a study visit to ...

The proclamation of the common faith requires, first of all, that we love one another,” the Holy Father said in a Feb. 6 ...

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MANILA, Philippines — Pope Francis has renewed his proposal for the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church to have a common date to celebrate Holy Week and Easter. The proposal, made public ...

Abu Dhabi, Apr. 23rd, 2007 (WAM)---H.H Pope Shenouda III, the 117th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark arrived today in Abu Dhabi starting a visit during which he will inaugurate ...

A delegation from Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church attended the ordination ceremony of His Grace Abuna Basilios as the sixth Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church on Sunday.

Bishop Tawadros II became the 118th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of All Africa after his enthronement on Sunday. The four-hour long ceremony at St Mark's Cathedral was looked on by Coptic Orthodox ...