In a fractured world threatened by war, Christians can strengthen their bonds of unity to show the world that peace is possible, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago said.
Unity
The Catholic Church is not merely an institution but a visible sign of God’s plan to unite all humanity in Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit, Pope Leo XIV said in his weekly general audience.
Meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I during his apostolic visit to the U.S. was “incredible” and marked a “historic moment of Christian unity,” said Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia.
The liturgical music tradition of polyphony with its blend of melodies and harmonies should lift people’s spirits as it subtly transmits a message about diversity and unity, Pope Leo XIV said.