Pope Francis adds St. Isaac of Nineveh to Catholic martyrology, fostering unity with Assyrian Church.
Pope Francis has included St. Isaac of Nineveh in the Roman Catholic Martyrology, a move seen as a positive step for unity between the Catholic and Assyrian Churches. Mar Awa III, leader of the Assyrian Church, praised this decision, noting the history of dialogue between the two churches and the importance of shared spirituality. He also called for solidarity among churches in the face of persecution and displacement in the Middle East.
November 24, 2024
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