Cardinal Koch sees ecumenism as ‘tool of peace for the world’
January 21, 2026
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CWN Editor's Note: Observing that “Jesus wanted one Church, not a variety of churches,” Cardinal Kurt Koch said that “ecumenism can assist society if it does not mirror society’s discord, but is rather itself a sign of unity.”
The prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity told Vatican News that ecumenism is a “tool of peace for the world” and that ecumenism “can assist society if it does not mirror society’s discord, but is rather itself a sign of unity.”
The prelate, appointed to his position by Pope Benedict in 2010, made his remarks during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
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