Council of Nicaea: 1,700 years of Christian unity amid division

Pope Leo XIV marks Nicaea anniversary, urges Christians to overcome divisions Pope Leo XIV commemorated the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea on Thursday in the Turkish city historically known as the birthplace of the Nicene Creed, calling Christians to overcome “the scandal of divisions” and to renew their commitment to unity.

Council of Nicaea: 1,700 years of Christian unity amid division The first ecumenical council, known as the Council of Nicaea, is still accepted as authoritative by the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and many Protestants.

Immigrants, converts, and students reflect on Pope Leo’s visit to Istanbul cathedral Parishioners of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Istanbul welcomed Pope Leo XIV today with profound emotion and vibrant hope.

Pope Leo XIV visits emblematic Turkish mosque in sign of fraternity with Muslims

Pope Leo XIV started his third day in Turkey on Saturday with a visit to the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul.

How Knock Shrine led a priest to build a successful airport

Monsignor James Horan’s ambitious airport project is still transforming the west of Ireland 40 years later.