Russian Orthodox Church

Two flawed interpretations of the ecumenical enterprise are disturbingly widespread among Catholics today. One is “progressive,” the other “traditionalist.” Both are wrong.
The progressive version goes like this. Fifty years ago, in the time of Pope John XXIII and Vatican…

The new Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill, 62, has met Pope Benedict XVI, who turned 82 a few days ago, three times already — but that was before Kirill became Patriarch.
Now, after nearly 100 days in office,…