![]() The Book of Deuteronomy sees the people of Israel encamped in the plains of Moab, about to enter the land that God promised them. ![]() My greeting also goes to the young Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox students sponsored by the Committee for Cultural Collaboration with Orthodox Churches of the Council for Promoting Christian Unity. I also greet the ecumenical delegation from Finland, the students of the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey, who are visiting Rome to deepen their knowledge of the Catholic Church. This evening I am particularly pleased to pray together with representatives of other Churches present in Rome, and I offer them a fraternal and heartfelt greeting. Christian unity is a fruit of God’s grace, and we must dispose ourselves to accept it with generous and open hearts. Today marks the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, in which all of us are asked to implore from God this great gift.
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