Charta Oecumenica: Catholic Perception of Theological and Pastoral Issues

Abstract

With an introduction and conclusion, the article is divided into seven parts in which some theological and pastoral themes of the Ecumenical Charter and the teachings of Pope Francis and other popes on them are presented. The first part deals with the theme Trinity and visible unity. The second part emphasises the ecumenically very important topics, namely recognition of Baptism and the Eucharist. The third part speaks on mixed marriages. Fourth and fifth parts speak on the topics of common proclamation and purification of memory. Sixth part reiterates the themes recognition of gifts and mutual prayer. The seventh part deals with topics on migrants and the created world. The conclusion emphasises that the themes Charta Oecumenica of the 2001 are still relevant today. With his documents and speeches, Pope Francis touches on all the themes mentioned in the Charta. All this tells us that even today the Charta Oecumenica is an important document for the Churches in Europe.

Keywords

• charta oecumenica
• ecumenism
• catholic church
• churches in europe
• pope francis
• pastoral theology