Pope Francis seeks prayers for global Christian unity
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has invited all Christians to join online prayers
Updated: January 18, 2021 10:45 AM GMT
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This photo handed out by the Vatican Media on January 15, 2021, shows Pope Francis holding a private audience with outgoing US Ambassador to the Holy See, Callista L. Gingrich (R) and her husband former US lawmaker Newt Gingrich, at The Vatican.(Vatican Media/ AFP)
Francis has stressed Christian unity as the week of prayer for Christian unity started on Jan. 18.
Encouraging the faithful to pray Christian unity, Pope Francis reminded them of Jesus request that we abide in His love so that we might bear much fruit.