Catholic Intelligence
J.M.J.Search
If the Lord does not watch over the city, in vain does the watchman keep vigil.Ps 127:1

Vatican

Pope Leo XIV to World Lutheran Federation: return to common roots

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Pope Leo XIV urged representatives of the World Lutheran Federation to return to their shared Christian roots during a meeting on October 1, 2026. The Pope encouraged the group to rediscover the apostolic and pre-denominational heritage to strengthen their unity as brothers and sisters in Christ.

Addressing the upcoming 500th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession in 2030, the Pope praised the progress made in dialogue between Catholics and Lutherans. He called for continued efforts toward achieving full and visible unity and stated that the world requires ecumenical witnesses who demonstrate Christ and his Gospel through their lives and actions.

AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.

1 source5 reports4 languages

Read it in Français · Polski · Magyar · Slovenčina

Read the source

Sources behind this story

More Catholic news

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 1, 12:51 AM Vatican News Français Léon XIV aux luthériens: «Revenons, avec ferveur, à nos racines communes»
  2. Oct 1, 6:52 AM cath.ch Français Le pape appelle luthériens et catholiques à retrouver leurs «racines communes»
  3. Oct 1, 6:09 AM Vatican News Polski Papież do Światowej Federacji Luterańskiej: powróćmy do wspólnych korzeni
  4. Oct 1, 7:47 AM Vatican News Magyar Leó pápa a Lutheránus Világszövetséghez: Térjünk vissza a hitvallás-előtti örökségünkhöz
  5. Oct 1, 5:39 AM Vatican News Slovenčina Pápež Svetovej luteránskej federácii: Svet potrebuje ekumenických svedkov Krista

More on Pope Leo XIV

  1. Oct 1, 9:26 PM PT · 18 sources Pope Leo XIV prays rosary with 700 children in Vatican Gardens
  2. Oct 1, 9:11 PM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV defends human life in France
  3. Oct 1, 9:04 PM PT · 6 sources Pope Leo XIV to mark 800 years since St. Francis’ death
  4. Oct 1, 9:00 PM PT · 18 sources Pope Leo XIV asks to pray for the pastoral care of mental health
  5. Oct 1, 9:00 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV to celebrate 100th World Mission Sunday
  6. Oct 1, 8:51 PM PT · 12 sources Pope Leo XIV dedicates October prayer intention to mental health ministry
  7. Oct 1, 8:09 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV remembers Polish martyrs of Pratulin
  8. Oct 1, 8:03 PM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV appeals for dialogue in Tigray region
  9. Oct 1, 7:35 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV visits France
  10. Oct 1, 6:47 PM PT ‘Put Us to Work’: How 6 Young Men With Down Syndrome Served Pope Leo XIV in Paris
  11. Oct 1, 5:40 PM PT · 15 sources Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Paris
  12. Oct 1, 4:27 PM PT · 5 sources Bishop Barron meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican, ordains 18 deacons in St. Peter’s Basilica
  13. Oct 1, 3:37 PM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV releases October prayer intention for mental health ministry
  14. Oct 1, 3:10 PM PT · 18 sources Pope Leo XIV chooses theme for 61st World Day of Communications
  15. Oct 1, 1:43 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV visits France
  16. Oct 1, 1:38 PM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV meets Hera Group
  17. Oct 1, 1:38 PM PT · 11 sources Pope Leo XIV joins 700 children in praying Rosary for peace
  18. Oct 1, 1:07 PM PT Pope Leo XIV recalls value of human life
  19. Oct 1, 12:51 PM PT · 7 sources Pope Leo XIV meets Hera Group delegation
  20. Oct 1, 12:22 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV tastes French students’ ‘St. Thérèse cake’
  21. Oct 1, 12:00 PM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV prays rosary with hundreds of children for peace
  22. Oct 1, 11:58 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit France
  23. Oct 1, 11:54 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV presents Pius XI Medal to Harvard scientist Karin Öberg
  24. Oct 1, 11:46 AM PT · 4 sources Pope Leo XIV leads Rosary for peace with children
  25. Oct 1, 11:32 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV addresses Federación Luterana Mundial

Discussion

Loading discussion…

Catholic News · Comments are signed by readers with a verified address.