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IMAGE CREDIT Claude Truong-Ngoc / Wikimedia Commons - cc-by-sa-3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons LINKS Vatican bio of Cardinal Kurt KOCH: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_koch_k.html         Kurt KOCH on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvador Miranda): https://cardinals.fiu.edu/bios2010.htm#Koch      Cardinal Kurt KOCH on Gcatholic.org: https://gcatholic.org/p/4021                         Cardinal Kurt KOCH on Catholic-Hierarchy.org: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bkoch.html    Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity on Gcatholic.org: https://gcatholic.org/dioceses/romancuria/d16.htm  Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity on Catholic-Hierarchy.org: https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dxpcu.html Basel Cathedral website discussing the canons: https://www.bistum-basel.ch/news/drei-neue-domherren-eingesetzt La Repubblica 1995 article on Bishop Vogel's resignation and son: https://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/1995/06/03/il-vescovo-si-dimette-aspetto-un.html  Nostra Aetate: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decl_19651028_nostra-aetate_en.html 2012 Catholic News Service overview of Cardinal Koch's comments on conservative Catholics and Judaism (archived via Library of Congress Web Archives): https://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20121205205921/http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1202023.htm    Thank you for listening, and thank my family and friends for putting up with the time investment and for helping me out as needed. As always, feel free to email the show at Popeularhistory@gmail.com  If you would like to financially support Popeular history, go to www.patreon.com/Popeular. If you don't have any money to spare but still want to give back, pray and tell others– prayers and listeners are worth more than gold!   TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Popeular History, a library of Catholic knowledge and insights.   Check out the show notes for sources, further reading, and a transcript.   Today we're discussing another current Cardinal of the Catholic Church, one of the 120 or so people who will choose the next Pope when the time comes.   Kurt KOCH was born on March 15, 1950, Emmenbrücke a town just north of the middle of Switzerland, in the Canton of Lucerne.   Cardinal Koch is the second Swiss-born Cardinal we've met after Cardinal Tscherrig, the Nuncio's Nuncio we met last summer. But at the time we had dozens of countries involved, because, well, nuncio's nuncio, and didn't get a chance to just talk Switzerland.   These days Switzerland is famous for their neutrality, staying out of pretty much every conflict they can avoid. Perhaps that's in part due to the fact that it used to be a battleground, especially in the rolling conflicts between the Popes in Italy and the Holy Roman Emperors in Germany. When the Reformation came, Switzerland was again divided in loyalty between largely Catholic southern Europe and largely Protestant northern Europe. One of the fruits of conflict, for better or for worse, is military skill, which is how the Swiss Guard that still protects the Vatican today came about. Fortunately, like I mentioned, the Swiss came to embrace neutrality, including in religion, with laws allowing for freedom of conscience–first just among Christian denominations and then more broadly. Keep this context  of conflict to resolution in the back of your mind as we go.    Kurt Koch studied Theology at the University of Lucerne in Switzerland, then went to Munich Germany to study more theology, getting a diploma in theology in 1975. He served as a research assistant at the University of Lucerne from ‘76 to ‘81, presumably while studying even More theology, and soon after he was ordained a priest for his home Diocese of Basel in 1982. This is actually the first time I've seen someone ordained apparently without any specific philosophy training, going pure theology isn't as normal as one might expect.   After a period of chaplaincy, his theology studies continued, and in 1987 he wound up with a doctorate in, you guessed it, theology. I expected he'd stop there, or perhaps get another doctorate, but apparently in Kurt's neck of the woods there's another step you can go beyond a simple doctorate, the Habilitation, which basically works out to full professorship. The most surprising thing about this to me is that this is the first time I'm realizing it, it's extremely possible- I would say likely- that he actually isn't our first Cardinal to achieve this level, I just didn't flag it before and my sources described it differently this time. Part of why I love doing this is it lets me learn something every day.   Anyways, after obtaining his habilitation, Father Koch became Professor of dogmatics, liturgy and ecumenical theology at the Theological Faculty of the University of Lucerne from 1989, a post he held until 1996. He was also simultaneously rector for a short time, though that was interrupted by a call. Normally this would be a tongue-in-cheek note about a white phone, but in this case the call was coming from the Cathedral Chapter of the Diocese of Basel, because it was actually their job to elect the next Bishop of Basel and they wanted to choose Father Koch.   Of course, much like my normal white phone joke, this isn't necessarily *exactly* how it went down, since for all I know maybe Father Koch *was* one of the Canons of Basel Cathedral and no phone was needed for the news. But either way, my point is that unlike the typical process for most dioceses, where the relevant nuncio and the relevant Dicastery work with the Pope to figure out new bishops, Basel uses the old Cathedral Chapter model, where there's a local election among the members of the Chapter.   The Cathedral Chapter might have been a little sheepish, because they had actually just elected a new Bishop of Basel, who had found himself under a lot of psychological pressure–being a bishop isn't easy–and had wound up going to an old friend for comfort. A female friend, who wound up pregnant. He resigned, got laicized, and married her. Hopefully he's a better traditional father than he was a spiritual one.   Bishop Koch received his episcopal consecration directly and personally from Pope John Paul II in the Vatican, possibly because everyone was wanting to do things right after the last kerfuffle, though I don't have any source claiming that, just a guess.   The University Of Lucerne made him an honorary professor on his way out the door, a nice gesture, presumably a sort of “you're welcome to come back by any time” kind of arrangement.   Bishop Koch got involved in the Swiss Bishop's conference, serving as their Vice-President for nine years, and as their President for three. Together that represents pretty much his entire time as a bishop in Switzerland, because in 2010 Bishop Koch was called up to the Vatican to head the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of Christian Unity, of which he had been a member since 2002. To fit the dignity of his new office, he was promoted to Archbishop and then Cardinal.    Speaking of archbishops, today I learned Switzerland has no archbishops, all six dioceses are immediately subject to the Holy See, meaning if there's something that would normally involve an Archbishop, it goes to the Vatican. But enough about Switzerland, we're in Rome now.   Pope Benedict had Cardinal Koch jump in headfirst, heading a delegation to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew–the leader of the Orthodox,  the largest Christian Church outside of Catholicism, and co-presiding over a meeting of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue Between the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church with his Orthodox counterpart. In December, Pope Benedict also added Koch to the Congregation for the Oriental Churches and the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.   What a difference a year makes, Koch had started the year as a simple bishop, now he was pretty much everywhere.   Cardinal Koch's big Christian unity gig also extends outside Christianity, as the head of that dicastery is also automatically the President of the Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews. Sometimes the two overlap, like when he's talking with traditionalists who are to varying degrees reluctant to embrace Jews as their brothers. In those cases he points to Nostra Aetate, essentially the Catholic Church's foundational document on religious freedom, which explicitly decries antisemitism, and which Cardinal Koch has called “important for every Catholic”.   In addition to dozens of articles and papers, Cardinal Koch has written at least fifteen books.   Originally elevated as a Cardinal-Deacon, Cardinal Koch exercised his right to become a Cardinal-Priest after ten years of service as a Cardinal.   In addition to the roles we've already discussed, Cardinal Koch is currently a member of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith; the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints; the Dicastery for Bishops; and the Dicastery for Culture and Education.   A veteran of the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis, Kurt Cardinal KOCH is eligible to participate in future conclaves until he turns 80 in 2030.   Today's episode is part of Cardinal Numbers. Stay tuned to see if today's Cardinal gets selected for a deeper dive in the next round! Thank you for listening; God bless you all!

One of the legacies Pope Francis leaves behind is his commitment to climate action and the environment, a legacy Catholic activists around the world are maintaining. What many people do not realize is that Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, often called the green Patriarch, played a key role in bringing this movement into existence. Bruce Clark, a journalist, author, and commentator on international affairs, religion, and history, joins Thanos Davelis to explore the story of how the green Patriarch led to a green Pope, and look into the close friendship shared by Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope Francis.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:How a green patriarch led to a green popePope Francis, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew shared deep bondPM Mitsotakis unveils railway safety bill following Tempe tragedyGreece to install train control systems by September in reform after deadly 2023 crashGreece, Turkey to continue talking in May

Earlier this month we saw Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan - Central Asian countries that are also members of the Organization of Turkic States - pledge their support for Cyprus' sovereignty. The move followed a meeting with top EU officials in Samarkand, and saw Turkish media describe it as a blow for Turkey. Harris Georgiades, the Chairman of the Foreign and European Affairs Committee of Cyprus' Parliament, Chairman of the “Clerides Institute” and a former Minister of Finance, joins Thanos Davelis as we break down why this is an important diplomatic win, effectively halting Ankara's efforts to use those states as a vehicle for recognition of the occupied northern part of Cyprus.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Central Asian states send envoys to Cyprus, accept UN resolutions on occupied northBanks discovering Greek startupsGreek leaders mourn Pope Francis, praise his moral leadershipPope Francis, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew shared deep bond

Metropolitan Yevstratiy, the Deputy Head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine's External Church Relations, accuses the Russian Orthodox Church of being nothing more than an arm of the Kremlin, doing the bidding of President Vladimir Putin, the proverbial 'wolf in sheep's clothing'. In this case, religious vestments, and telling Russian soldiers fighting against Ukraine that if they die in battle, they will immediately go to paradise, all sins forgiven. In 2019, Ukraine's Orthodox Church was granted independence from the Russian Orthodox Church. It caused an uproar in Moscow. Kirill and Putin refused to recognize the authority of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Constantinople (modern day Istanbul, Turkey) that authorized Ukraine's identity as an Autocephalous Church. That Russia is engaged in a Holy War is not in question. But it's Patriarch Kirill in Moscow, says Yevstratiy, that claims the Russian aggression against Ukraine is for the "Liberation of Ukrainians from Godless West... From the evil." And to, "bring to Ukraine the light and truth."   On this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast, Metropolitan Yevstratiy also reveals a scarier version of the war in Ukraine; that Putin and Kirill want to make Moscow the third and final Rome, labeling the rest of Christianity, Catholics and Protestants alike as heretics and pagans. As President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth look for diplomatic solutions to the war's end, Yevstratiy and His Beatitude Metropolitan Epiphany, the leader of the OCU, are faithful that God Himself will bring an end to the battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 201 Topics covered: A tale of two pilgrimages - guess which one the Vatican has a problem with. Francis hands Catholic church in Turkey over to Eastern Orthodox because ecumenism. Francis suffers injury to face after fall. Links: "Possible ban on Tridentine Mass at Chartres pilgrimage", Katholisch.de (Dec. 6, 2024) Simon Caldwell, "Pope approves LGBT+ pilgrimage as part of Jubilee 2025 celebrations", Catholic Herald (Dec. 9, 2024) Michael Haynes, "Pope Francis approves LGBT ‘pilgrimage' for 2025 Jubilee: report", Life Site (Dec. 6, 2024) "Francis Permits Invalid Anglican Eucharist in Roman Basilica", Novus Ordo Wire (Jan. 25, 2024) "Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew attends inauguration of Dormition Cathedral in Smyrna", Orthodox Times (Dec. 9, 2024) "Francis to Russian Orthodox Patriarch: 'We are Shepherds of the Same Holy Flock of God'", Novus Ordo Wire (May 6, 2022) Post by 'Pope Respecter' on Twitter/X (Dec. 9, 2024) "For Creation of New ‘Cardinals', Francis Appears with Facial Bruise", Novus Ordo Wire (Dec. 7, 2024) Post by 'Lepanto Institute' on Twitter/X (Dec. 7, 2024) Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/

We've seen recent reports - most notably in Kathimerini - hinting that Turkey could be prepared to take steps to reopen the historic Halki Seminary, something Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has also voiced optimism about. Elizabeth Prodromou, a visiting Professor in the International Studies Program at Boston College, a non-resident senior fellow in the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, and an expert in international religious freedom issues, joins Thanos Davelis to look into these reports, and break down what is on the table when it comes to Halki.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Positive signals for Halki SeminaryPASOK leadership up for grabsPM urges for de-escalation amid rising Middle East tensionsGreek PM marks anniversary of Oct 7 Hamas attack

Earlier this month, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew - along with many other countries and organizations - attended the Ukraine Peace Summit. Nearly 80 countries issued a statement calling for the “territorial integrity” of Ukraine to be the basis for any peace agreement to end Russia's two-year war. The Ecumenical Patriarch's signature was originally on that document. Then an outraged Turkey intervened, getting the Ecumenical Patriarchate's signature removed. Bruce Clark, who writes on European affairs and religion for The Economist, has played an active role in the Ecumenical Patriarchate's environmental initiatives, and is the author of Twice A Stranger: How Mass Expulsion Forged Modern Greece and Turkey, joins Thanos Davelis to look into what this story says about the continued pressure the Ecumenical Patriarch is under.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Patriarchate removed from Ukraine summit statement following Turkish protestsSYRIZA on the brink of civil warVon der Leyen, Costa and Kallas bag EU top jobsEuropean Leaders Name Top E.U. Officials, Opting for Stability

26-12-2022. The latest news from Ukraine and about Ukraine. Ukraine under attack. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a defiant Christmas message amid the somber background of Russia's war. "We will not wait for a miracle, we will do it ourselves," he said. Pope Francis, in his traditional Christmas Day message delivered from St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, wished peace to the people of Ukraine. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in a Christmas greeting to Ukrainians said that Christmas in Ukraine now echoes alongside the din of war and the clash of weapons. More News: SBS Language | SBS українською - sbs.com.au/language/ukrainian - 26-12-2022. Добірка новин із героїчної України. Різдво і війна в Україні. Папа Римський i Патріарх Варфоломей про війну на українських землях. Привітання офіційних осіб з Різдвом Xристовим. Міжнародна співпраця. Поточні події на фронті: обстріли українських населених пунктів російською армією. Бахмут очима українських військовослужбовців.Чому Бахмут є аж таким важливим для РФ? Успіхи ЗСУ. Ситуація на білоруському кордоні: вірогідність нового наступу на Київ та підготовка протидії. Про це і більше слухайте далі: SBS Language | SBS українською - sbs.com.au/language/ukrainian

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - The Carmelite nuns in Cuba announced that thanks to the donations of wheat flour they have received in recent days, they will again be able to make the Communion hosts to supply the island's churches. In a November 14 statement, the Discalced Carmelite Sisters of Havana expressed their joy for having “experienced once again that the barque of the Church is the Lord who leads it.” The Monastery of the Discalced Carmelites of Saint Teresa in the Cuban capital had informed all the dioceses November 2 that it could no longer produce any more hosts because it had run out of wheat flour, a product that has been in short supply for months in the island. Just days later, Father José Luis Pueyo of the Diocese of Villa Clara told the newspaper catorcemedio that they would have to break their remaining hosts into several pieces in order to provide for the faithful. The Carmelite sisters said that “the one who multiplied the loaves has shown his power with the multiplication of the flour.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252844/the-church-in-cuba-will-once-again-have-communion-hosts-thanks-to-donations-of-flour Organizers of the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis have announced plans for a major pilgrimage to the event — and a big budget cut. The Congress, which is the culmination of the National Eucharistic Revival — a three-year initiative by the U.S. bishops to inspire Eucharist belief — is expected to draw some 80,000 people. Despite the budget being cut almost in half from an original $28 million estimate, the congress itself isn't being scaled down, a staff member working on the initiative told CNA. Pilgrims will depart from four different locations, he said: one in the Diocese of Brownsville, Texas; in the Archdiocese of Hartford, Connecticut, at the site of the tomb of Blessed Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus; in San Francisco at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption; and a fourth site in Crookston. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252848/organizers-of-national-eucharistic-congress-announce-pilgrimage-plans-major-budget-cut The spiritual leader of the world's Eastern Orthodox Christians has confirmed his support for finding a common date to celebrate Easter, meaning Catholics and Orthodox could one day be celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ at the same time. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople said this week that conversations are underway between Church representatives to come to an agreement. The Catholic president of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity, Cardinal Kurt Koch, has supported the suggestion that Catholics and Orthodox work to agree on a common date to celebrate Easter. The eastern patriarch has said he supports a common date for Easter to be set for the year 2025. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252851/why-catholics-and-orthodox-might-once-again-celebrate-easter-on-the-same-date Today, the Church celebrates Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne. From the young age of eight, Rose had a desire to evangelize in the Americas, sparked by hearing a Jesuit missionary speak of his work there. She received a basic education at home from tutors, and religious education from her mother. Despite the opposition of her family, in 1804 she joined the Society of the Sacred Heart, which sent her to the United States in 1818. From the convent and school she founded at Saint Charles, Missouri, later moved to Florissant, Missouri, she traveled over a wide area, founding schools for girls, doing charitable work, and finally ministering to Native Americans. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-rose-philippine-duchesne-57

The word of the Lord to St. Ephraim: "Ecumenism has a spirit of wickedness and is dominated by unclean spirits." Demetrios Tselengidis, professor of dogmatic theology at the University of Thessaloniki, writes of his experiences with St. Ephraim of Katounakia: So I asked him on the matter in hand - if he could tell me what kind of thing Ecumenism is. He replied outright and without any difficulty: "This question, my child, had also been posed by someone else, some time before you. I myself have been up here on these rocks for forty years... I have even forgotten my Greek (note that he had completed Middle School) and as such, I haven't preoccupied myself with that issue. But, because I had to reply – seeing that I had been asked about it, and since I had no knowledge of the matter - I went to my cell and prayed, asking Christ to inform me what Ecumenism is. I received His reply, which was that Ecumenism has a spirit of wickedness and is dominated by unclean spirits." So I asked him exactly how that was verified. He replied that "after praying, my cell became filled with an unbearable stench, which caused my soul to feel asphyxiated; I couldn't breathe spiritually." I asked him if that had been an extraordinary event for him, or if that was the way that Christ responds in analogous cases, and he assured me that "in all the cases that are involved with sorcery, with unclean spirits, that is the state in which He enlightens me. Sometimes there is a spoken response, but in the present case, that was His answer and I have the absolute certainty that Ecumenism does not have the Holy Spirit, but the unclean spirit." Read the full account from Professor Tselengidis here: https://orthochristian.com/93492.html Photo in the thumbnail is of an Ecumenical Prayer gathering at Sts. Peter and Paul's Coptic Church in Cairo, Egypt in 2017. Featured at this gathering was Patriarch Theodoros II of Alexandria, Pope Francis of Rome, Coptic Pope Tawadros II, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and more: https://www.ecupatria.org/2017/05/01/ecumenical-prayer-in-egypt-for-peace-and-unity/ Many canons condemn prayer with the heterodox, among other expressions of the heresy of ecumenism. Apostolic Canon 45: “Let a bishop, presbyter, or deacon, who has only prayed with heretics, be excommunicated: but if he has permitted them to perform any clerical office, let him be deposed.” A useful starting point to understand the heresy of ecumenism is the 1983 ROCOR condemnation of ecumenism, added to the Synodikon read on the Sunday of Orthodox in Great Lent: "Those who attack the Church of Christ by teaching that Christ's Church is divided into so-called “branches” which differ in doctrine and way of life, or that the Church does not exist visibly, but will be formed in the future when all “branches” or sects or denominations, and even religions will be united into one body; and who do not distinguish the priesthood and mysteries of the Church from those of the heretics, but say that the baptism and eucharist of heretics is effectual for salvation; therefore, to those who knowingly have communion with these aforementioned heretics or who advocate, disseminate, or defend their new heresy of Ecumenism under the pretext of brotherly love or the supposed unification of separated Christians, Anathema!" Orthodox Wisdom is dedicated to sharing the writings and lives of the Saints of the Orthodox Church. Glory to Jesus Christ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/orthodox-wisdom/message

https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference (Become a patron of this podcast), and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference (Patreon). ********** Winfield Bevins is an internationally recognized author, teacher, and coach. He is director of Church Planting at https://asburyseminary.edu/ (Asbury Theological Seminary) and co-founder of https://healthyrhythms.org/ (Healthy Rhythms Coaching), which is a global online coaching and training platform to help leaders thrive. He has helped train leaders in over twenty nations and six continents. He frequently speaks at conferences, seminaries, and universities on a variety of topics. He has a doctorate from Southeastern Seminary and is finishing a PhD program at Aberdeen University. His writing and research explores the intersection of tradition, innovation, and the future of the church. He is the author of several books including https://www.amazon.com/Liturgical-Mission-Work-People-World/dp/1514001543/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2XTXBFZ4D9QOE&keywords=winfield+bevins&qid=1647043302&sprefix=winfield+bevins%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-9 (Liturgical Mission: The Work of the People for the Sake of the World )(InterVarsity Press, 2022) ,https://www.amazon.com/Ever-Ancient-New-Liturgy-Generation/dp/0310566134/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3DIXV8F8HMFMO&keywords=winfield+bevins&qid=1642549661&sprefix=winfield+b%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-3 (Ever Ancient Ever New: The Allure of Liturgy for a New Generation) (Zondervan, 2019) and https://www.amazon.com/Marks-Movement-Church-Wesleyan-Revival/dp/0310098351/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3DIXV8F8HMFMO&keywords=winfield+bevins&qid=1642549661&sprefix=winfield+b%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-2 (Marks of a Movement) (Zondervan, 2019). Winfield's work has been featured in various outlets such as Christianity Today, Publishers Weekly, Outreach Magazine, and Religious News Service. Winfield is also an award winning artist. Over the past decade, he has helped start numerous arts initiatives, including a non-profit art gallery and studio.In 2021, he was commissioned to paint an icon for the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in honor of his visit to the USA. He is the resident artist for https://www.drinklings.coffee/ (Drinklings Coffee). He and his wife Kay have three beautiful girls Elizabeth, Anna Belle, and Caroline and live in the Bluegrass state of Kentucky. When he is not teaching or writing, you'll likely find him hiking, kayaking or painting. ***** The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with https://www.missioalliance.org/ (Missio Alliance). Join us to discuss this episode, previous episodes or for other thoughtful conversations at our https://www.facebook.com/groups/651922025855936 (Facebook group). We'd love to have you stop by and share your perspective. Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.   Find Us Online: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/ (@aworldof.difference) on Instagram and https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/ (A World of Difference) on Facebook, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/loriadbr (@loriadbr) & on Clubhouse https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@loriadbr (@loriadbr).https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference (https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference) or http://loriadamsbrown.com/ (loriadamsbrown.com)Interested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching (https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching) https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference (Become a patron of this podcast), and enjoy free merch. Join other patrons of this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference (Patreon). Mentioned in this episode: Patreon Support...

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A very Happy feast of Easter to all of you podcast listeners. To all of our Western listeners, he is risen! And to many of our Eastern listeners, a blessed Holy Week to you, and a very happy Pascha when it comes! Something else that's happening this week: Friday, April 22, is Earth Day. Our celebration of the Lord's Passion and victory over death coincides with Earth Day, so in light of the upcoming Lambeth focus on creation, and the persistent calls to mutual, loving sacrifice, prayer, and stewardship of the earth from Archbishop Justin, Presiding Bishop Michael, Pope Francis, and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, among other local leaders around the world, we are recognizing this Easter/Earth day coincidence this week in a couple of ways. First, in our Daily Devotional. The Living Church puts out a free online devotional every day. This week our author is the Rev. Dr. Rachel Mash, Environmental Coordinator of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. She was also a guest on podcast episode #60, Green Anglicans: An Introduction. She's been reflecting on the connection between Easter and creation this week. You can sign up for the Daily Devotional here, or find them at livingchurch.org. We're also going to plunge deep into the topic of creation and Christianity on today's episode, in conversation with a good friend of the Living Church, the Rev. Canon Dr. Mark Clavier. Mark is Residentiary Canon of Brecon Cathedral in Wales where he also directs Convivium, an initiative to foster a vision of the Church that stands apart from consumerism. He is a regular contributor to BBC Radio Wales and The Living Church and spends a lot of his free time walking. His most recent book is A Pilgrimage of Paradoxes: A Backpacker's Encounters with God and Nature. Mark and his wife, historian Dr. Sarah Ward Clavier, have been on our show before. (As have their dogs, Humphrey and Cuthbert: they provided the howling sound effects for our 2021 Halloween episode.) I brought Mark on today because his work as a pastor, and even his conversion as a Christian, has had so much to do with the earth -- especially landscapes, and preserving and loving local environments. So much of his call has been wrapped up in watching God reveal his character through the woods of South Carolina, the Blue Ridge Mountains of Appalachia, and then the Brecon Beacons and byways of Wales. Today we'll talk about his travels, being bowled over by God's glory, medieval bestiaries, living as Christians in climate apocalypse, and of course, Wendell Berry. And another coincidence: Monday, April 25, will be the feast of St. Mark. So let's get on with our conversation with our own friend, Mark, and listen together for God's healing word to our world. Sign up for our Daily Devotional. Check out Mark Clavier's latest book. Give to the Living Church. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/living-church/support

Since Putin invaded Ukraine, Greece has taken a firm stance in support of Ukraine - both diplomatically and materially. These steps have not gone unnoticed by Greece's partners in the West, primarily the US, with the State Department praising Greece's handling of the Ukraine crisis and its role on the southeastern flank of NATO. At the same time, the war in Ukraine is forcing a rethinking of broader NATO strategy, which has implications for Greece. Vassilis Nedos joins our host Thanos Davelis to look at how Greece has handled the war in Ukraine, and the potential for an upgraded role within NATO as the transatlantic alliance rethinks its broader strategy. We also discuss the main takeaways from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' latest visit to Turkey, where he met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Turkish President Erdogan. Vassilis Nedos is Kathimerini's diplomatic and defense editor. Read Vassilis Nedos' latest analysis here: Guarded optimism in Athens after Istanbul talksGreek role within NATO is upgradedΗ ηρωική έξοδος του Έλληνα προξένουYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:State Department praises Greek handling of Ukraine crisisPΜ announces 1.1 bln euros worth of new measures in price hike addressPyatt: Greece enjoying US support on key foreign policy issuesAmbassador Pyatt's Remarks at 3rd Southeast Europe East Med Conference, Delphi Economic Forum

Instead of strongly condemning Russian President Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Russian Patriarch Kirill has given his full-throated support to the Kremlin. This support stems from an ideology supported by both Putin and Kirill known as "Russian World", which links faith with Russia's nationalist aims. This support has resulted in a splintering within the Orthodox world, and is in clear contrast to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's condemnation of Putin and the invasion of Ukraine. In the meantime, leading Orthodox theologians around the world issued a joint statement denouncing the “Russian world” ideology and the invasion of Ukraine. George Demacopoulos, the co-director of the Orthodox Christian Studies Center at Fordham University, joins our host Thanos Davelis to discuss the “Russian World” ideology pushed by the Kremlin and Patriarch Kirill, and look at how the war in Ukraine is impacting the Orthodox world. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:A Declaration On The “Russian World” (Russkii Mir) TeachingAnalysis: Ukraine invasion splits Orthodox Church, isolates Russian patriarchUkrainian ambassador calls on Greece to shut ports to RussiaGreece will not send Soviet-era missile systems to UkraineTurkey's top diplomat says in Moscow that war must stopIn call with Putin, Erdogan offers to host him and Zelenskyy for talks

The Ecumenical Patriarch and the Greek state both sent complaints to Turkey in the wake of footage showing a DJ playing electronic music at the historic UNESCO-listed Monastery of Panagia Sumela. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew described the incident as an insult, and said that holding the event was “incompatible” with the monastery's “religious character and its history.” Greece added that the move adds to “a series of actions by Turkish authorities against World Heritage Sites.” Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou joins our host Thanos Davelis to discuss why this latest incident at Sumela monastery is significant and how it fits into a broader pattern of disrespect, destruction, and appropriation of minority cultural heritage by Turkey.Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou is an internationally recognized leader on issues of religion and human rights, and a previous Vice Chair and Commissioner on the US Commission on International Religious Freedom. Dr. Prodromou is also a faculty member at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, where she directs the Initiative on Religion, Law, and Diplomacy. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Greece protests to Turkey over disco band at Sumela monasteryPatriarch protests to Ankara over DJ performance at Sumela monasteryFinal measures to be lifted in March Cyprus: Migrant repatriations are key to easing overcrowding

The Russian Orthodox Church said this week that it was considering establishing an exarchate in Turkey, as it has just done in Africa, further deepening the schism between the Moscow and the Ecumenical Patriarchate that opened up following the decision by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to grant the Ukrainian Orthodox Church autocephaly, essentially making it independent of Russia. Professor Phil Dorroll joins The Greek Current to analyze these moves by Russia, explain why a move to establish a Russian exarchate in Turkey would do incredible damage to the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Greek Orthodox community, and provide a broader look into how Moscow's efforts to undermine the Phanar are playing out across the Orthodox world. Professor Phil Dorroll is Associate Professor of Religion at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and his research has focused on Islam in Turkey and Muslim-Orthodox Christian relations.Read Prof. Phil Dorroll's twitter thread on the issue here. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Russia Hinting at Establishing Exarchate in Turkey, Deepening SchismTsunis to appear before Senate next week for confirmationGreek state preparing to issue bonds in anticipation of Fitch verdictFresh 10-year bond issue is expected this month

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has been diagnosed with coronavirus, following a regular check-up at the Phanar. - Με κορωνοϊό διαγνώστηκε ο Οικουμενικός Πατριάρχης Βαρθολομαίος, μετά από τον τακτικό έλεγχο που του έγινε στο Φανάρι.

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew wrapped up an almost two week visit to the United States late last week. His trip included meetings with President Biden, Secretary of State Blinken, and key members of Congress. Religious freedom in Turkey and the reopening of the Halki Theological Seminary featured heavily in discussions with US political leaders, but the trip also highlighted the important role of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on a number of issues, including the environment and climate change. During his trip, Patriarch Bartholomew also spoke about tensions with the Russian Orthodox Church and Moscow, which has engaged in a campaign of disinformation against the Patriarchate. Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou joins us to discuss the main takeaways from Patriarch Bartholomew's trip to the US, the tensions between the Ecumenical Patriarchate and Russia, and look at how the US can support the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou is an internationally recognized leader on issues of religion and human rights, and a previous Vice Chair and Commissioner on the US Commission on International Religious Freedom. Dr. Prodromou is also a faculty member at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, where she directs the Initiative on Religion, Law, and Diplomacy. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Readout of President Biden's Meeting with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch BartholomewBiden, orthodox patriarch discuss climate, religious freedomVartholomaios: Russian Church ungratefulThe U.S. allows vaccinated international travelers inAn emotional journey: Families reunite in U.S. with tears, balloons as COVID travel ban endsVaccination bookings shoot up as Greece sees new case recordCovid-19: Greece smashes daily record with 7,335 new infections

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is set to visit the United States between October 23 and November 3, where he will hold a number of important meetings, including a meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House. In a recent piece for the Middle East Institute, expert Tuğba Tanyeri-Erdemir argued that this in-person meeting provides the Biden administration a unique opportunity not only to raise human rights and religious freedom issues in Turkey, but also to push back against Russian attempts to undermine the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Tuğba Tanyeri-Erdemir joins The Greek Current today to discuss the upcoming visit by Ecumenical Patriarch to the United States, and the significance of his meeting with President Biden. Dr. Tuğba Tanyeri-Erdemir is a research associate at the University of Pittsburgh's Anthropology Department, the coordinator of the Anti-Defamation League's Task Force on Middle East Minorities, and a non-resident scholar with the Middle East Institute's Turkey Program. She serves as the co-chair of the Middle East Working Group of the International Religious Freedom Roundtable. Read Tuğba Tanyeri-Erdemir's latest piece for the Middle East Institute here: Biden's White House meeting with the Ecumenical Patriarch offers a unique opportunityYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Turkish cenbank shocks again by slashing rates 200 pointsTurkish lira tumbles as central bank slashes interest rateTurkey Added to Global Money Laundering Watchdog's ‘Gray List'Greece: Striking hospital staff hold protest in Athens

Τα 30 χρόνια από την εκλογή του Οικουμενικού Πατριάρχη κ. Βαρθολομαίου θα εορτάσει η Ελληνορθόδοξη Αρχιεπισκοπή Αυστραλίας, τόσο με λειτουργίες όσο και με άλλες εκδηλώσεις.

Church of England vicars Daniel and Jamie sit down to talk about: totalitarianism in Scripture and in our world today; the Covid vaccinations being approved for 12-15 year-olds by Chris Whitty; recent confusion over vaccine passports; and the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Pope and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's recent foray into world events, 'A Joint Message for the Protection of Creation'.Our Scripture this week is taken from Daniel 3, the incident of the fiery furnace.Daniel's three book recommendations are: Rowan Williams, Looking East in Winter; Michael Ward, After Humanity; and Sohrab Ahmari, The Unbroken Thread: Discovering the Wisdom of Tradition in an Age of Chaos.Notices:Thanks to our Patreons! Support us from £1.50 plus VAT per month: https://patreon.com/irreverendIrreverend Weekly Sermon Audio: https://irreverendsermonaudio.buzzsprout.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/IrreverendPodTelegram: https://t.me/irreverendpodEmail: irreverendpod@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMAcRZPstCujEN4p8dF_ClQOdysee: https://odysee.com/@irreverend:5Audio Podcast: https://irreverend.buzzsprout.comLinks:Get your children vaccinated against Covid, parents are told Johnson confused about vaccine passportsWelby, Francis and Bartholomew statement on climate changeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/irreverend)

Earlier this month President-elect Biden reached out to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, stating that he looks forward to working with the Patriarch, and adding “we need your leadership” in a handwritten letter. Georgia Logothetis, HALC's Managing Director, joins us to discuss the significance of this letter and of the relationship between President-elect Biden and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. We also take this opportunity to focus on how the incoming administration can make a difference on religious freedom issues facing the Patriarchate, with a focus on Halki Seminary - which Turkey closed in 1971 - and Ankara's decades of broken promises to reopen it.You can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here: Biden to Patriarch Bartholomew: Stay Well, We Need Your LeadershipTurkey's False Promises on HalkiAmazon Web Services opens first office in GreeceUshering in a new era of innovation in Greece – AWS office launch in AthensGreece: Lockdown extended indefinitely but stores to reopenPM back-pedals on 500-euro fines for restriction violations

Apostolos Zoupaniotis discusses Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to discuss religious freedom issues in the region and around the world. We also look at the latest visit by Turkish President Erdogan to the occupied side of Cyprus and the beachfront of Varosha, where he made it clear that he favored a two-state solution for Cyprus. Apostolos Zoupaniotis is the publisher and editor of the weekly Greek-American newspaper Greek News and a regular commentator on Hellenic issues.Ecumenical Patriarchate calls “historic” the visit of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the FanarAnkara focused on getting recognition of north CyprusPolice fire tear gas to break up banned gatherings in GreeceOver 100 people detained in clashes during banned gatheringsBulgaria blocks EU accession talks with North MacedoniaBulgaria blocks EU membership talks for North Macedonia

The spread of the coronavirus in nursing homes in Victoria is ongoing and the numbers are tragic. There are currently 560 active cases linked to aged care settings among them, 78 cases in St Basil’s Homes for the Aged, in Fawkner which released a statement regarding as a response to recent allegations. and the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew sent a letter of sympathy to the Archbishop of Australia Makarios. - Τραγικά είναι και τα σημερινά στοιχεία για την διασπορά του κορωνοϊού σε οίκους ευργηρίας και μονάδες φροντίδας ηλικιωμένων της Βικτώριας. H «Βασιλειάδα» εξέδωσε τρισέλιδο δελτίο Tύπου ως απάντηση σε καταγγελίες που είδαν το φως της δημοσιότητας, ενώ επιστολή συμπάθειας έστειλε ο Οικουμενικός Πατριάρχης κ. Βαρθολομαίος στον Αρχιεπίσκοπο Αυστραλίας κ. Μακάριο.

United in Spirit: His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

The Ecumenical Patriarchate asks that the use of modern technologies in facilitating pastoral work is not abused and recommends that the online broadcasting of the divine services be done only from one Church of each Diocese of the Patriarchate. - Να μην γίνεται κατάχρηση της σύγχρονης τεχνολογίας στο ποιμαντικό έργο της Εκκλησίας, αναφέρει σε ανακοίνωσή του το Οικουμενικό Πατριαρχείο και συνιστά η διαδικτυακή αναμετάδοση των ιερών ακολουθιών να γίνεται μόνο από έναν Ναό σε κάθε επαρχία του Πατριαρχείου.

The Ecumenical Patriarch Mr Bartholomew has issued a message regarding the coronavirus, stressing that “our appointed states, governments and appropriate health authorities have the primary responsibility for planning, confronting and overcoming this crisis”. - Μήνυμα για την πανδημία του κορωνοϊού που πλήττει τον πλανήτη, απηύθυνε ο Οικουμενικός Πατριάρχης κ. Βαρθολομαίος κάνοντας λόγο για «ώρα ατομικής, κοινωνικής και συλλογικής ευθύνης που απαιτεί την συνεργασία όλων μας».

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I discuss new comments by the Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Arturo Sosa, about Pope Francis’ critics. “The attacks against Pope Francis in the church today,” Father Sosa said, are “a fight between those who want the church dreamed of by the Second Vatican Council and those who do not want this.” Next, Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Minneapolis-St. Paul has become the first bishop to be asked by the Vatican to investigate a fellow bishop according to new Vatican laws on sexual abuse investigations. Gerry and I explain why although at least one investigation has been ordered, the laws have a long way to go before they are fully implemented. Finally, we talk about Pope Francis’ recent dialogues with Eastern Catholic bishops, and what he means when he says that unity does not mean uniformity when it comes to the Eastern churches. We also explain, briefly, the differences between Eastern Catholics and the Eastern Orthodox Church, and unpack the significance of Pope Francis’ gift of relics of St. Peter to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Links from the show: Father Sosa: Attacks against Pope Francis are aimed at influencing the next conclave Analysis: Why do some Catholics oppose Pope Francis? Minnesota archbishop opens sexual misconduct investigation into fellow bishop Pope urges Eastern Catholic bishops to promote ecumenism Pope Francis gives Orthodox patriarch relics of St. Peter

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew said that he is 'saddened and shaken' by Turkish Government's plans to turn Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia into a mosque. The final decision will be taken on Thursday, the 2nd of July. - Ήταν η πρώτη φορά που ο Οικουμενικός Πατριάρχης Βαρθολομαίος είπε ότι αν τυχόν η κυβέρνηση της Τουρκίας μετατρέψει την Αγιά-Σοφιά σε τζαμί, τότε εκατομμύρια Χριστιανών θα στραφούν κατά του Ισλάμ και αυτό δεν είναι καθόλου καλό για το μέλλον της ανθρωπότητας.

Hey Broadbeans! Today we’re interrupting our regularly scheduled programming to bring you a special live recording! On March 13th 2018, JD had the great honor of sitting alongside Dr. Gregory Grieve, Dr. Vit Sisler, and Helen Osman for a panel at SXSW titled “Gaming Religion: Finding Faith in Digital Games”. As it turns out, religion and games have a lot to say to one another. Religious themes have supported the story lines of many mainstream games, from World of Warcraft to Halo and Civilizations. Gaming has also been described as a spiritual endeavor by avid gamers, and religious groups are increasingly creating and using games to counter religious stereotypes and teach members about core beliefs and practices. Stay tuned for a unique discussion about the ways that religion, ethics, and digital gaming intersect through the lenses of research, development, and education, and how video games can address issues of tolerance and cultivate civility in the digital age. You may recognize Dr. Grieve from episode 5, “Imagining Play, Religion, and Education”, and we're over-the-moon to have the voices of Dr. Sisler and Helen Osman on this channel for the first time.  Helen Osman is a communications expert who partners with leadership to raise visibility and create momentum for mission-focused and grassroots organizations, including clients such as Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Greg Grieve is a Professor and Head of the Religious Studies Department at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He researches and teaches at the intersection of digital culture, religion, and Asian traditions. Vit Sisler is an Assistant Professor of New Media Studies at Charles University in Prague. His research focuses on serious video games, information and communication technologies in the Middle East, and Islam and digital media. He is also a lead designer of the award-winning video game on contemporary history, Attentat 1942, a 2018 IGF finalist in Excellence in Narrative. To follow along with the audio, watch the intro video by Dr. Heidi Campbell on Youtube and download the presentation visuals from dropbox. Stuff We Mentioned...Sherlock Holmes and The Adventure of Silver Blaze (Book)Playing with Religion in Digital Games (Book)Second Life (Game?)Cyber Zen (Book)Buddhism, the Internet, and Digital Media (Book)Methods for Studying Video Games and Religion (Book)Attentat 1942 (Game)NATO Commander (Game)Kuma/War (Game)Harem Adventura (Game)Radwan Kasmiya, Author of Quraish (Person)Special Force (Game)Special Operation (Game)Civilization (Game Series)Overwatch (Game)Pokemon Trading Card Game (Game)The Great Alef Bet Race (Game)Jewish Time Jump (Game)Spent (Game)Noam Pianko (Person)URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy (Organization)Girls Who Code (Organization) Helen Osman (Moderator)LinkedIn: Helen Osman Gregory Grieve, PhD (Panelist)Website: gpgrieve.orgBook: Cyber Zen Vit Sisler, PhD (Panelist)Website: uisk.jinonice.cuni.cz/sisler/  Video Game: Attentat 1942Book: Methods for Studying Video Game and Religions JD (Panelist)Website: GamingBroadly.comTwitter: @JayDeeCepticonInstagram: @JayDeeCepticon Gaming Broad(cast) is the official podcast of GamingBroadly.com. Thank you to everyone who has liked, subscribed, and commented about Gaming Broad(cast) on Apple Podcasts! You can also follow this podcast on Spotify, Podbean, Stitcher, Google Music, and other places delightful podcasts can be found. You can also subscribe directly using our RSS feed. Want some gamey goodness in your email inbox? Sign up for some occasional(ly) playful newsletter updates. Thanks to Ben Cohn for the music for this episode!

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Fr. John Chryssavgis join Steve to explore why caring for the environment is part of our role as Christians and priests of creation.

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Fr. John Chryssavgis join Steve to explore why caring for the environment is part of our role as Christians and priests of creation.

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Fr. John Chryssavgis join Steve to explore why caring for the environment is part of our role as Christians and priests of creation.

Why was the meeting between Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew so important? We're looking at Catholic-Orthodox history in this week's Be the Bee!

Today's topics: New Prospects for Catholic-Orthodox Unity Summary of today's show: When Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met in Jerusalem in May, they were commemorating the 50th anniversary of a similar meeting between Pope Paul VI and Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras, which was itself a groundbreaking historic event. In anticipation of this latest meeting, Cardinal Seán and Metrpolitan Methodios of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis in Boston issued a joint letter to the faithful highlighting just how significant this meeting would be for the future re-unification of the Church in both East and West. Vito Nicastro of the Archdiocese of Boston's Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs joins Scot Landry and Domenico Bettinelli to discuss these significant events, the declaration of the pope and patriarch, and the outcomes from this visit and gatherings. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Scot Landry and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Vito Nicastro Links from today's show:

Father Lawrence Frizzell interviews John A. Radano, Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology at Seton Hall University, about Pope Francis' visit with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in the Holy Land.

Why was the meeting between Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew so important? We're looking at Catholic-Orthodox history in this week's Be the Bee!

Why was the meeting between Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew so important? We're looking at Catholic-Orthodox history in this week's Be the Bee!