Easter 2025: A historic call for Christian unity!

Easter 2025: A historic call for Christian unity!

An ecumenical ceremony to pray for the seriously ill Pope Francis took place in Rome on Friday. Over 70 believers and clergy from various Christian denominations - including Methodists, Reformed and Anglicans - gathered at the Catholic Church of San Lorenzo in Piscibus. The celebration was led by the Christian Brotherhood of Taizé and once again confirmed the importance of collective prayer in times of need kathpress.at reported. In their prayers, the Pope was lovingly addressed as “Francis, our brother in Christ,” and the gathered faithful prayed not only for his recovery, but also for peace in conflict regions such as Ukraine and Gaza.

At the same time, Pope Francis came forward with a message of hope and unity for the upcoming year 2025. In his speech to the group “Easter Together 2025”, the Pope emphasized the historic opportunity for a common celebration of Easter, which is possible for all Christians due to the coincidence of the calendars. “Next year the celebration of Easter will be common for all Christians due to the coincidence of the calendars,” he explained. The group is working to ensure that this unity continues beyond 2025, such as vaticannews.va reported.

On the occasion of the anniversary

2025 also marks the 1,700th anniversary of the first Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, another reason for the emphasis on unity among the various Christian communities. The Pope encouraged all believers to persevere in their efforts for unity and to focus on what is essential: the common witness to Christ's Resurrection. This rare opportunity should be used to overcome divisions between denominations and to send a strong signal of faith.