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Archbishop Mullally expressed to Pope Leo for speaking “about the many injustices in our world,” especially during his trip to Africa.

“He generously mentored many priests and bishops and championed the apostolate of the laity and their vital role in the public square.”

In a fractured world threatened by war, Christians can strengthen their bonds of unity to show the world that peace is possible, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago said.

The vespers service, which took place on the feast of the conversion of St. Paul, marked the conclusion of the 59th Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Even as Christians continue the dialogue aimed at restoring their unity, they are called to work together to bring peace and reconciliation to a deeply divided world, Pope Leo XIV …

“Now is the time for dialogue and building bridges,” the pope said May 19.