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An Augustinian pope: Upholding Africa’s legacy and embracing Eastern Christianity
Eastern Christian communities erupted in celebration at the election of the new pontiff on May 8, but many wondered about... Read more
Pope Leo XIV urges Eastern Catholics not to abandon war-torn lands
“I thank God for those Christians — Eastern and Latin alike — who, above all in the Middle East, persevere... Read more
CNA explains: Why Eastern and Western Easter dates differ — and why 2025 is different
The Council of Nicaea's 1,700th anniversary marks a rare unified Easter in 2025, sparking hope for Christian unity. Read more
Honoring persecuted Middle East Christians, Pope Francis adds Assyrian saint to Martyrology
Turning to the plight of Middle Eastern Christians, Pope Francis on Saturday prayed for their continued witness in a region... Read more
Pope Francis introduces voting age limit for bishops of Eastern Catholic Churches
Leaders in the Eastern Catholic Churches had asked the pope to change the norms regarding age limitations and voting. Read more
Pope Francis discusses revising priestly celibacy in new interview
Married priests are common in the Eastern Catholic Church, the pope noted, while the discipline of priestly celibacy is a... Read more
Bari archbishop says papal visit will focus on ecumenism
Pope Francis’ visit to Bari this Saturday to pray for peace in the Middle East will have a strong ecumenical... Read more
