Pope Leo XIV supported the establishment of a common Easter date for all Christians.
Pope Leo XIV confirmed the readiness to seek a unified day for the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ
During a meeting in Rome dedicated to the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Council and Catholic-Orthodox unity, Pope Leo XIV expressed the Catholic Church's readiness to seek a common date for the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ. He noted that a unified celebration could strengthen Christians' missionary work in spreading the faith.
Patriarch Bartholomew I also supported the idea of a unified Easter celebration
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I also expressed support for the idea of uniting Easter celebrations, emphasizing that it would promote unity within the Christian community and help avoid disputes over different celebration dates. The Patriarch believes that unification will help maintain unity among Christians.
The search for a single day to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ, supported by the Pope and the Ecumenical Patriarch, signifies the importance of dialogue and cooperation between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches for the common mission of the Church and the strengthening of Christian unity.
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