Pope, in Angelus address, reflects on 'ecumenism of blood' of persecuted Christians (Vatican Press Office)
Monday, 30 June 2025 ()
In his Angelus address on June 29, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Leo spoke about persecuted Christians and the papacy’s service to unity.
“Today is the great feast of the Church of Rome, which was born of the witness of the Apostles Peter and Paul, and made fruitful by the outpouring of their blood and that of many martyrs,” Pope Leo told pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square. “Even today, throughout the world, there continue to be Christians whom the Gospel inspires to be generous and courageous even to the sacrifice of their lives.”
“We can speak of an ecumenism of blood, an unseen yet profound unity among Christian Churches that are not yet in full and visible communion,” Pope Leo continued. “I would like to confirm on this solemn feast that my episcopal ministry is at the service of unity, and that the Church of Rome is committed by the blood shed by Saints Peter and Paul to serving in love the communion of all Churches.”
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