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Pope Urges Unity at 1,700th Nicaea Anniversary

6/9/2025

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Pope Advocates Unity

Pope Leo XIV passionately addressed the Symposium on Catholic-Orthodox Unity on June 7, 2025, commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea. He called Christian unity a divine gift, urging open dialogue to heal divisions, while stressing the significance of the Nicene Creed and the desire for a shared Easter celebration.

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Pope Inspires Unity

Pope Leo XIV inspired a crowd of 70,000 in St. Peter's Square during the Pentecost Vigil on June 7, 2025. His powerful message of unity and love resonated across 100 nations, urging Catholics to dismantle barriers and foster interconnectedness, as he reflected on the Church's vital mission in the face of global challenges.

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Pope Advocates Unity

Pope Leo XIV passionately addressed the Symposium on Catholic-Orthodox Unity on June 7, 2025, commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea. He called Christian unity a divine gift, urging open dialogue to heal divisions, while stressing the significance of the Nicene Creed and the desire for a shared Easter celebration.

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