Third Ecumenical Forum in Washington, D.C., addresses challenges facing Christianity today

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Third Ecumenical Forum in Washington, D.C., addresses challenges facing Christianity today The Ecumenical Forum held in the nation’s capital at the Museum of the Bible brought Catholics and Protestants together to find unity and address challenges facing Christianity today.