His Holiness Pope Francis Announces Ecumenical Prayer Vigil for Synod

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His Holiness Pope Francis with ecumenical leaders at last year's Vespers for the conclusion of the “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity”  (Vatican Media)

His Holiness Pope Francis announces an Ecumenical Prayer Vigil, to be held in September prior to the Synod of Bishops, so as to entrust the bishops' work to the Lord.

By Vatican News staff writer

Addressing the faithful gathered in St Peter's Square for the Sunday Angelus, His Holiness Pope Francis looked ahead to the traditional Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which takes place each year from 18 to 25 January.

This year's theme, he noted, is taken from the prophet Isaiah: "Do good, seek justice" (1:17). In light of this, Pope Francis asked that we each give thanks to the Lord "who faithfully and patiently guides His people towards full communion, and let us ask the Holy Spirit to enlighten and sustain us with His gifts". 

Christian unity and synodal conversion are linked

Pope Francis went on to note that the path to Christian unity and the Church's synodal conversion are linked. For this reason, he announced an Ecumenical Prayer Vigil, set to take place in St Peter's Square on Saturday 30 September…

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