The New York Times – A Gentle Patriarch
(7 December 1963)
This New York Times article from December 7,
1963 is one of the first reports after
Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras invited
"the heads of all Christian churches of the
East and the West" to a summit in
Jerusalem. It provides a brief biography of
Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras, his motivation
for extending the invitation, and the Roman
Catholic response.
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New York Times - Pope Replies to Orthodox
Patriarch (11 December 1963)
The New York Times reports on Pope Paul
VI's letter to Ecumenical Patriarch
Athenagoras concerning a Jerusalem meeting.
Though not explicitly stated within, the letter
is considered a diplomatic response to the
Ecumenical Patriarch's invitation to meet
in Jerusalem.
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Religious News Service – Ecumenical
Patriarch Confers with Vatican Representative
(11 December 1963)
A letter from Pope Paul VI to Ecumenical
Patriarch Athenagoras was delivered by papal
envoy to answer the Ecumenical Patriarch's
proposal for a meeting of top Christian leaders
in Jerusalem in January of 1964.
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Chicago Daily News – Pope Paul Willing
to Meet Patriarch (11 December 1963)
Pope Paul VI expresses a willingness to meet
Ecumencial Patriarch Athenagoras during his Holy
Land Visit in response to Ecumenical Patriarch
Athenagoras' proposal that a Christian
meeting be held in the Holy Land.
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Ecumenical Press Service – “Summit
Conference” (12 December 1963)
This Ecumenical Press Service piece from
December 12, 1963 gives an account of various
reactions to Ecumenical Patriarch
Anthenagoras' summit proposal.
Jurisdictions included are the Vatican, the
Melkite Greek Catholic Church, the Greek
Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America,
the Church of Greece, and the Moscow
Patriarchate.
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Newspaper Graphic – 'And Lo, the
Star ... Went Before Them ...'
A graphic depicting Pope Paul VI and Ecumenical
Patriarch Athenagoras heading to Jerusalem below
the hovering star of unity.
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Religious News Service - Ecumenical Patriarch
Will Meet Pope Paul (23 December 1963)
This Religious News Service article of December
23, 1963 reports that the meeting between Pope
Paul VI and Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras
will indeed take place on January 6. It also
reports that they will not meet in the setting
of a summit of Christian leaders but in private
audience.
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The New York Times – Pope Will Meet
Patriarch Twice (30 December 1963)
The New York Times explains that the Pope and
Ecumenical Patriarch plan to meet twice in
Jerusalem. The reciprocal meetings were held at
the "house of the Vatican representative in
Jerusalem" and then at the "Greek
Orthodox monastery in Jerusalem."
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Rev. Dr. Carlyle Adams – Meeting of
Pontiff and Patriarch Athenagoras (December
1963)
The Rev. Dr. Carlyle Adams gives a summary of
Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox ecumenical
affairs, both generally and with each other,
during the twentieth century. He provides a
historical framework for the Papal/Patriarchal
meeting in Jerusalem.
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Chicago Tribune – Pope, Patriarch
Confer (6 January 1964)
The Chicago Tribune reports on the first of two
meetings between Pope Paul VI and Ecumenical
Patriarch Athenagoras. The article explains that
the meeting took 29 minutes wherein the two
leaders greeted one another.
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Chicago Sun-Times – Pope, Patriarch
Meet, Exchange ‘Kiss of Peace’ (6 January
1964)
This partial news clipping accounts the kiss of
peace between Pope Paul VI and Ecumenical
Patriarch Athenagoras at their meeting in
Jerusalem. It reports that the two leaders'
action is the first step on the long, and still
progressing, road to unity.
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The New York Times – Pope and Orthodox
Leader Meet and Open ‘Door’ (6 January 1964)
The New York Times details the meeting of Pope
Paul VI and Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras.
The meeting is said to have opened the door for
dialogue and cooperation, where differences in
theology can be worked on.
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National CYO Federation Insert (6 January
1964)
A quote from Pope Paul VI recounting his visit
with Ecumenical Patriarch Athendagoras in
Jerusalem. Also, "Christ's Prayer at
the Last Summer for Unity" is provided.
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Messages between US President Lyndon Johnson
and Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras (10 January
1964)
Following the historic meeting between
Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras and Pope Paul
VI in Jerusalem on Jan. 6, 1964, President
Lyndon Johnson sent a congratulatory message
below to Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras, who
responded in kind.
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The Miami Herald - Pope, Patriarch Take Steps
To Annul East, West Schism (6 December 1965)
This article anticipates the lifting of the
mutual excommunications of 1054
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JOINT CATHOLIC-ORTHODOX DECLARATION OF HIS
HOLINESS POPE PAUL VI AND THE ECUMENICAL
PATRIARCH ATHENAGORAS I
JOINT CATHOLIC-ORTHODOX DECLARATION OF HIS
HOLINESS POPE PAUL VI AND THE ECUMENICAL
PATRIARCH ATHENAGORAS I
December 7, 1965 Following
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The New York Times – A 900-Year-Old
Schism Is Eased (8 December 1965)
The New York Times reports on the lifting of the
mutual excommunications of 1054
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The Greek Sunday News - Vatican and Orthodox
Lift 11th-Century Excommunications (9 December
1965)
The Greek Sunday News reports on the lifting of
the mutual excommunications of 1054
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The Pilot - Rome, Constantinople Retract
Recriminations (11 December 1965)
The Pilot reports on the lifting of the mutual
excommunications of 1054
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Summary of Articles (December 1965)
December 7, 1965 – The mutual
excommunications of Pope Leo IX and Patriarch
Michael Caerularius, which happened in 1054, are
lifted. The following articles report in
anticipation of, and after the event. The
editorials explain that Metropolitan Meliton of
Heliopolis lead the Patriarchal delegation to
Rome while Lawrence Cardinal Shehan, Archbishop
of Baltimore, led the Roman Catholic delegation
to the Phanar. The ceremonies took place
simultaneously in Saint Peter's Basilica
and Saint George Cathedral in Rome and Istanbul,
respectively.
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The Catholic News - Pope to Visit Turkey (20
July 1967)
The Catholic News reports on the visit of Pope
Paul VI and Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras in
Turkey
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Boston Herald Traveler - Pope, Turkey Discuss
Mideast (26 July 1967)
The Boston Herald Traveler reports on the visit
of Pope Paul VI and Ecumenical Patriarch
Athenagoras in Turkey
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Chicago Sun-Times - Pope Meets Athenagoras,
Makes Tour of Istanbul (26 July 1967)
The Chicago Sun-Times reports on the visit of
Pope Paul VI and Ecumenical Patriarch
Athenagoras in Turkey
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Chicago Tribune - Pope and Patriarch Confer in
Turkey, Seek Church Unity (26 July 1967)
The Chicago Tribune reports on the visit of Pope
Paul VI and Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras in
Turkey
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The National Herald - Pope to the right of
Patriarch at St. George while crowds cry AXIOS
(30 July 1967)
The National Herald reports on the visit of Pope
Paul VI and Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras in
Turkey
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News Report - New Dawn of Rome and
Constantinople (July 1967)
This article reports on the visit of Pope Paul
VI and Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras in
Turkey
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The Catholic News - Pope, in Turkey, Implored
Aid in Great Task of Unity (3 August 1967)
The Catholic News reports on the visit of Pope
Paul VI and Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras in
Turkey
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Orthodox Observer - The Patriarch, The Pope,
The Future (September 1967)
The Orthodox Observer provides an extensive
report on the meeting between Pope Paul VI and
Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras in 1967
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Summary of Articles (July - September 1967)
These news articles from July and August of 1967
report on Pope Paul VI's visit to Turkey.
The reports indicate that Pope Paul VI was the
first Pope to visit Constantinople in twelve
centuries. The main reported themes are ways to
promote theological and canonical studies on the
path to communion, the safety and sacred nature
of the Holy Places in Turkey, Christian
reunification, the problems caused by
Israel's annexation of the Old City, and
nondiscrimination.
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Religious News Service - Patriarch Talks with
Pope, Visits Churches, Catacombs (27 October
1967)
The Religious News Service reports on the visit
of Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras and Pope
Paul VI in Rome
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The Boston Globe - Pope and Patriarch in Kiss
of Peace (27 October 1967)
The Boston Globe reports on the visit of
Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras and Pope Paul
VI in Rome
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The New York Times - Pope Holds a Talk with
Athenagoras (28 October 1967)
The New York Times reports on the visit of
Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras and Pope Paul
VI in Rome
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The Boston Globe - Pope Hails Patriarch as
Envoy of Unity (October 1967)
The Boston Globe reports on the visit of
Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras and Pope Paul
VI in Rome
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News Report - Pope and Patriarch in Historic
Meeting (October 1967)
This article reports on the visit of Ecumenical
Patriarch Athenagoras and Pope Paul VI in
Rome
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Graphic from Newspaper (October 1967)
This graphic is of Ecumenical Patriarch
Athenagoras and Pope Paul VI during the
Ecumenical Patriarch's visit to Rome
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Summary of Articles (October 1967)
These news articles from October of 1967 report
on Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras' visit
to Rome. The reports indicate that Ecumenical
Patriarch Athenagoras was the first Pope to
visit Constantinople since before the Great
Schism of 1054. The main reported themes are
Christian unity, a cooporative commission to
study the theological differences beteen the two
churches,the future of the holy places in
Jerusalem after the war, and the implications of
Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras’ ecumenical
tour.
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The New York Times - Pope to Visit Turkey This
Month (19 November 1979)
The New York Times reports on the visit of Pope
John Paul II and Ecumenical Patriarch Dimitrios
in Turkey
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Religious News Service - John Paul Counsels
Perseverence in Face of Ecumenical Obstacles (23
November 1979)
The Religious News Service reports on the visit
of Pope John Paul II and Ecumenical Patriarch
Dimitrios in Turkey
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Religious News Service - Pope Offers Prayers
of Solidarity for Religious Persecution Victims
(26 November 1979)
Religious News Service reports on the visit of
Pope John Paul II and Ecumenical Patriarch
Dimitrios in Turkey
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The Raleigh Times - Patriarch, Pope meet in
Istanbul (29 November 1979)
The Raleigh Times reports on the visit of Pope
John Paul II and Ecumenical Patriarch Dimitrios
in Turkey
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International New York City - John Paul is
first pope in 900 years to attend an Eastern
Orthodox service (30 November 1979)
International New York City reports on the visit
of Pope John Paul II and Ecumenical Patriarch
Dimitrios in Turkey
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International New York City - Pope Urges
Closer Ties With Moslems (30 November 1979)
International New York City reports on the visit
of Pope John Paul II and Ecumenical Patriarch
Dimitrios in Turkey
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International New York City - Pope, Patriarch
Open Talks Geared to Reunite Churches (30
November 1979)
International New York City reports on the visit
of Pope John Paul II and Ecumenical Patriarch
Dimitrios in Turkey
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Birmingham News - Pope Crosses Self Right to
Left as sign of Unity to Orthodox (30 November
1979)
Birmingham News reports on the visit of Pope
John Paul II and Ecumenical Patriarch Dimitrios
in Turkey
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Journal - Pope, Patriarch Embrace to
Demonstrate 'Unity' (30 November
1979)
The Journal reports on the visit of Pope John
Paul II and Ecumenical Patriarch Dimitrios in
Turkey
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Orthodox Observer - Patriarch Dimitrios
Welcomes Pope John Paul II At Airport (5
December 1979)
The Orthodox Observer reports on Pope John Paul
II's visit with Ecumenical Patriarch
Dimitrios in 1979
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International New York City - Pope and
Patriarch (10 December 1979)
International New York City reports on the visit
of Pope John Paul II and Ecumenical Patriarch
Dimitrios in Turkey
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Summary of Articles (November 1979)
These news articles from November and December
of 1979 report on Pope John Paul II's visit
to Turkey. The reports indicate that Pope John
Paul II attended an Eastern Orthodox service in
the Patriarchal Church of Saint George. The main
reported themes are Christian unity, religious
persecution, and Christian-Muslim relations.
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Reuters - Pope and Orthodox Patriarch Embrace
at Vatican (27 June 1995)
Reuters reports on the meeting between Pope John
Paul II and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in
June 1995. The article reports that the Pope
expressed mutual responsibility for the Great
Schism of 1054. It also indicates that the hope
of the meeting was to re-launch productive
dialogue towards unity.
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Orthodox Observer - Historic First Meeting
between Patriarch, Pope (August 1995)
The Orthodox Observer reports on the meeting
between Pope John Paul II and Ecumenical
Patriarch Bartholomew in 1995
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