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Greek Reporter2d
The Church that Unites and Divides Orthodox and Catholics
Imagine stepping into a church that looks fully Orthodox—icons, incense, chanting, bearded priests—but it's actually Catholic ...
UCA News3h
Pope Francis seen as strong promoter of Eastern Catholic churches
In a 2024 meeting with Syro-Malabar Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil of Ernakulam-Angamaly, Pope Francis summed up his view ...
The Tablet1d
Orthodox churches remember friendship of Pope Francis
Orthodox leaders offered their condolences following the death of Pope Francis, remembering his sustained commitment to ...
Four centuries later, Easter's date remains divisive. Some church leaders want that to change
Western churches adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1582, while the Eastern Orthodox Church kept the older Julian one.
Greek Reporter3h
Why Do Catholics and Orthodox Do the Sign of the Cross Differently?
That simple but so important Sign of the Cross we see so often holds a hidden history that takes us back to the origins of Christianity. It’s a simple but powerful symbol for Catholics and Orthodox ...
Christian Today2d
Easter sees bumper church attendance
Reports suggest that churches up and down the country saw a surge in attendance for this year’s Easter services and events.
NBC Chicago6d
Four centuries later, Easter's date remains divisive. Some church leaders want that to change
But the two churches started using different calendars after Pope Gregory XIII’s adaptation in 1582, when the Western church adopted the Gregorian calendar while the Eastern Orthodox Church kept ...