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A vision for all Christians

Chair of CTE Trustees Rev Dr Callan Slipper offers a personal reflection of Pope Francis, whom he met during a Papal audience in 2014.

Pope Francis – Rest in Peace

Christian leaders and christian organisations reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis

Pope Francis and Ecumenism

Bishop Paul Hendricks reflects on the commitment of Pope Francis to Christian unity.

New Free Churches President for CTE

Rev Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson has been inducted as the 62nd Moderator of the Free Churches Group.

Tributes to Canon John O’Toole

National Ecumenical Officer for the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales from 2015 to 2020.

Churches ‘dismayed’ by the police raid on a Quaker Meeting House

CTE General Secretary Bishop Mike Royal has written an open letter to the Metropolitan Police Commissioner requesting a review and a meeting to prevent such an incident happening again.

‘With one voice and one heart’ – CTE Presidents, Easter 2025

The Presidents of Churches Together in England have issued a pastoral letter to mark the joint celebration of Easter 2025 and the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council at Nicaea.

Snelson Fund awardee selected for Global Ecumenical Theological Institute

Samuel Williams will be attending the prestigious World Council of Churches GETI in Egypt in October 2025.

Forum ‘first timers’ in 2025

Around a third of the participants at the Forum in 2025 had never been to CTE's biggest and broadest event before. How did they find it?

Journeying to Rome together

Fr Dominic Robinson SJ, a member of the Department of Dialogue and Unity for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales, shares the story of a visit to Rome with members of the United Reformed Church.

Nicaea 1700: A Celebration of Churches Old and New!

The Creed of Nicaea (the Nicene Creed) – a major statement of faith issued by the Early Church – is 1700 years old this year. CTE General Secretary Bishop Mike Royal explains its relevance for the Black Pentecostal Church.

Meet the new Moravian Church National Ecumenical Officer Rev Michael Newman

Rev Michael, now based in London, introduces himself and shares his journey within the church.