Leo XIV Seeks “Full Unity” With Coptic Orthodox

On May 15, Leo XIV spoke on the phone with Egyptian Tawadros II, the leader of the Coptic Orthodox group, reaffirming his commitment to closer ties.

As usual, the Holy See called the conversation “cordial and fraternal”, focussing on Christian unity, dialogue, and peace in the Middle East.

Both expressed their desire overcome obstacles to dialogue “in faith and charity.”

In a letter to Tawadros II for the Day of Coptic-Catholic Friendship (May 10), Leo XIV said that “at a time when our world is afflicted by so many conflicts, particularly in the Middle East, Christians must, more than ever, strive for full unity so that we may bear witness together to the Prince of Peace.”

The Coptic Orthodox split from the Church after the Council of Chalcedon in 451, rejecting the Chalcedonian formula of "two natures", effectively denying or diminishing the full human nature of Christ.

#newsQczszkqnmq