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Divided Christians will never find unity unless they are willing to humble themselves, bowing down to worship Jesus and him alone, Pope Francis said. He closed the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Jan. 25 during an ecumenical evening service at Rome’s Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. ....
Pope Francis presides at the celebration of Second Vespers of the Solemnity of the Conversion of St. Paul at Rome s Basilica of St. Paul Outside-the-Walls, Jan. 25, 2021. / Vatican Media.Vatican City, Jan 25, 2022 / 13:15 pm (CNA).Pope Francis said on Tuesday that God wants Christians to trust one another, "despite the errors of the past and our mutual wounds," as he marked the end of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.The pope was preaching on Jan. 25 in Rome s Basilica of St. Paul Outside-the-Walls, which contains the tomb of St. Paul the Apostle, in the presence of Orthodox and Anglican leaders."On our journey of fellowship, may we never fail to hear [Jesus ] words of encouragement: Do not be afraid (Matthew 28:5.10)," he said. "Let us not fear to put our brothers and sisters ahead of our own fears! The Lord wants us to trust one another and to journey together, despite our failings and our sins, despite the errors of the past and our mutual wounds.&qu ....