Rome: Centro Pro Unione hosts ecumenical services

Source: Vatican News

As the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity drew to a close, Christians of different traditions gathered in Rome for various services at Centro Pro Unione ecumenical centre. During the Week, believers of different traditions throughout the world prayed for the unity of all Christians.

Last Thursday, the Centro Pro Unione and the Lay Centre at Foyer Unitas held its annual service, both in presence and online. The Centro Pro Unione, based in the heart of Rome, is a center for ecumenical research and encounters, founded shortly after the Second Vatican Council in 1968. It is run by the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement and headed by Fr James Puglisi, a professor of ecumenism who has served on several international dialogue commissions.

Thaddeus Jones from Vatican Media interviewed him about this year's celebrations, starting with theme and materials for the Week prepared by the Middle East Council of Churches. The selection of scripture and liturgical texts was inspired by the visit of the Magi to the newborn King, as described in the Gospel of Matthew, "We saw His Star in the East and we have come to worship Him."

Read the full Interview with Fr James Puglisi at:

www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2022-01/centro-pro-unione-hosts-series-of-ecumenical-services.html