Pope Francis Calls for Christian Unity and a Unified Easter Date

Pope Francis, during his homily on the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul on January 25, expressed the Catholic Church's readiness to adopt a unified date for Easter, emphasizing the importance of Christian unity.

He encouraged a return to the shared roots of faith, highlighting the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and the Nicene Creed. The Pope also spoke of hope as a guiding force for unity, drawing on the story of Martha and Jesus to remind the faithful that hope in Christ is always renewed, even in the face of adversity.