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AutorePope Francis 
TitoloVatican II and Dialogue
RivistaVidyajyoti journal of theological reflection
Annata77
Fasc.4
Anno2013
Pagine251-254
Campo TematicoInterreligiositą
Parole Chiave
Abstract One of first official discourses of the new Pope was delivered on the day after his inauguration of the new Pontificate, when he called the representatives of the churches and ecclesial communities and other religions who had accepted the invitation of the Vatican to be at present at the liturgy. On behalf of all present the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople who, for the first time in history after 1054, attended the inauguration, gave a thanksgiving discourse, and the Pope responded with the following address. The discourse of the Patriarch ended with the following words: 'As the ecumenical Patriarchate and the worldwide Orthodox Church of Christ, we are certain that Your venerable and dearly beloved Holiness, who commences this historical journey with such favorable auspices as Bishop of Rome, will - together with all those who are willing and able - exhibit special concern for the reparation of secular trends so that humanity may be restored to its 'original beauty' of love. We fervently pray with all Christians as well as with people throughout the world that Your Holiness will prove effective in this deeply responsible and highly onerous task. May our Lord Jesus Crist be blessed and glorified. Thanks be to God, who in every period of time raises up worthy leaders, deserving of their calling to lead and guide His people, for the adoration of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.' The Pope responded with this content.
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