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Head of Romanian Orthodox Church highlights “united voice of Christians” in message to pope Leo XIV

May 9, 2025

The Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, Daniel, congratulated Pope Leo XIV for succeeding Pope Francis on Thursday, May 8.

He expressed confidence that the new pope will continue to promote "the spirit of dialogue, peace, and cooperation between the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church."

"In a world facing multiple spiritual, economic, and social crises, the united voice of Christians is more necessary than ever to offer a message of hope, solidarity, and love,"...

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