Ukraine's Orthodox Church could split the two great Patriarchates of Moscow and Constantinople. Unless they turn to Rome

After 50 years of preparation, the Pan-Orthodox Council has fallen apart at the last minute. Many are blaming Moscow, but that is far too simplistic

Pope Francis sent a message of support ahead of the opening of the Pan-Orthodox Council

Patriarch Bartholomew urges fellow leaders to attend Pan-Orthodox Council

The scholars said the council is 'an opportunity to commence a new phase of Orthodox witness'

Francis believes the moment is 'supremely important' for Christian witness, says Bishop Farrell

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A Vatican delegation has travelled to Istanbul on Monday for the feast of St Andrew the Apostle