The First, Second, and Third Rome – in Paris
By Fr. Raymond J. de Souza The Cardinals attending the extraordinary consistory in Rome will depart today, just as the customary delegation from the Patriarchate of Constantinople arrives for the solemn feast of Peter and Paul. It's an annual fraternal custom. A delegation from Rome visits Constantinople for the feast of St. Andrew on November 30th. Last year, Pope Leo XIV led the delegation personally in the context of the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. On June 29th, the Successor of Andrew sends representatives to the Successor of Peter. The Year of Our Lord 2026 included a…
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