Pope Benedict XVI underlined the importance of ecumenical work in an address today (November 18, 2010) to members of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity, according to the Catholic Culture website.
The Pontifical Council for Christian Unity -- founded by Pope John XXIII in 1960 -- is marking its 50th anniversary.
Anglican Archbishop Rowan Williams of Canterbury, and Orthodox Metropolitan John Zizioulas of Pergamon (Asia Minor) -- a top ecumenical representative for the Ecumenical Patriarchate -- are in Rome this week to attend the anniversary celebrations.
The Pope said that the top priority in ecumenical work for the Catholic Church is dialogue with the "Orthodox churches and the ancient Eastern churches, with which bonds of the closest intimacy exist." He reminded his audience that in talks with the Orthodox world, "we have reached a crucial point of confrontation and reflection: the role of the Bishop of Rome is the communion of the Church."
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