vidéo Salvation Army :visited the Vatican today for conversation with His Holiness Pope Francis to discuss ‘ecumenical relations’

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This Is From The Salvation Army site:
Following a profitable time of sharing, the delegation then had an opportunity to meet with Pope Francis in the Papal Library. The General had a time of private conversation before the Salvation Army representatives were presented to Pope Francis. General Peddle presented his message and Pope Francis responded. The General then prayed with the Pope.

During the visit, The Salvation Army delegation was given privileged access into the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica. It is intended that beyond this historic visit there would be a series of meetings, which will strengthen relationships and cooperation in areas of mutual concern and service. READ MORE


This Is From The Vatican Regarding The Meeting:
I am happy to have this opportunity to renew to you and to all the members and volunteers of the Salvation Army my grateful appreciation for the witness you give to the primacy of discipleship and service to the poor. This makes you an evident and credible sign of evangelical love, in obedience to the Lord’s commandment: ‘Love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples’ (John 13:34).

As I have mentioned on several occasions – and again just now, when we spoke – it was by encountering members of the Salvation Army that I received, many years ago, from my grandmother, my first lesson in ecumenism – I was four years old!. Their example of humble service to the least of our brothers and sisters spoke louder than any words. I am reminded, General, of the insight expressed by your predecessor when we met five years ago: “Holiness transcends denominational boundaries.’ READ MORE

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