Papal Geneva Visit News
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In Geneva, Francis’s ‘ecumenism of encounter’ will be on display
Jun 19, 2018
Dubbed as an “ecumenical pilgrimage,” Francis will be the third pope to visit the country - though previous trips have taken place over several days. Yet for Francis, the singular intention appears to be to give a booster shot to ongoing ecumenical efforts between various Christian communities.
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Pope’s Geneva visit: “Ecumenical pilgrimage
Jun 18, 2018
Pope Francis is visiting Geneva on June 21 to join in the celebration of 70 years of the World Council of Churches (WCC).
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Pilgrim’s progress: Papal trip to Geneva marks ‘new spring’ in ecumenism
Jun 17, 2018
Pope Francis’ one-day pilgrimage to Geneva will mark another major ecumenical moment in his papacy.
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WCC official credits Pope for leading the way in ecumenism
Jun 08, 2018
There is now much more space and willingness for meaningful cooperation beyond theological dialogues among churches, says Pastor Martin Robra.
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WCC Pastor on Pope’s upcoming Geneva visit
Jun 06, 2018
An official at the World Council of Churches (WCC) speaks of “a new (ecumenical) spring with Pope Francis and his initiatives.” Pastor Martin Robra’s comments come ahead of the papal visit to the WWC headquarters in Geneva on June 21st.
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June 21 in Geneva for the 70th anniversary of the World Council of Churches
May 08, 2018
Francis will be the third pope to visit the Council. The program, published today, includes an ecumenical prayer and meeting. The visit has the motto "Walking, praying, working together".
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Holy See releases schedule of Pope’s June Geneva trip
May 08, 2018
A programme for Pope Francis day trip to the Swiss city of Geneva has been released by the Holy See.
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Pope to travel to Geneva for 70th anniversary of the World Council of Churches
Mar 04, 2018
The visit to WCC headquarters will include an ecumenical prayer, a special session of the Central Committee to mark the anniversary, and an address by the pope. Francis will be the third pontiff to visit the organisation after Paul VI on 10 June 1969 and John Paul II on 12 June 1984.
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.