Pope Leo XIV began October with an ecumenical focus, inviting Lutheran representatives to an audience and emphasizing the need to return to the roots of Christian faith. He urged all believers, especially theologians, to focus on Christ and the Gospel, and to rediscover the apostolic heritage shared by both sides. The Pope highlighted the 500th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession in 2030 as a potential moment for deep ecumenical experience. However, the article questions whether documents like the Augsburg Confession, which contributed to Christian divisions, can help rediscover shared roots. The Pope’s approach is to revisit the early Church and its fathers, encouraging a shared reading and interpretation of their writings. More: Domradio
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