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Reformation turns 500

Pope Francis, the Rev. Martin Junge, general secretary of the Lutheran World Federation, and Archbishop Antje Jackelen, primate of the Lutheran Church in Sweden, far right, attend an ecumenical prayer service at the Lutheran cathedral in Lund, Sweden, Oct. 31, 2016. At far left is Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unit. (CNS/Paul Haring)

Pope Francis traveled to Sweden Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2016, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran-Catholic Reformation. 

Three US exhibits commemorate Reformation anniversary

by Patricia Lefevere
Nov 16, 2016

In New York, Minneapolis and Atlanta, artifacts and art illustrate the life and times of Martin Luther, while over in Europe, a moving museum hits the road.

Ecumenism in our time: A fruit of the Council

by Michael Sean Winters
Nov 1, 2016

Distinctly Catholic: The Holy Father seemed pitch perfect during his visit to Sweden to join with Lutherans in a joint celebration of the Reformation.

From Sweden, Francis proposes six new Beatitudes for the modern era

by Joshua J. McElwee
Nov 1, 2016

Malmo, Sweden -- During a Mass with 15,000 Swedes, Pope Francis proposes six new beatitudes for the modern era with blessings for those who protect the Earth or help others.

Marking Reformation, Francis calls Lutherans and Catholics to new 'common path'

by Joshua J. McElwee
Oct 31, 2016

Updated: Lund and Malmo, Sweden -- Pope Francis spoke to Catholics and Lutherans during a joint ecumenical prayer service Oct. 31 in a 12th-century cathedral.

Francis interview: Excerpts on ecumenism, terrorism and gossip

by David Gibson, Religion News Service
Oct 28, 2016

Travel Luther's life through these German destinations

by Patricia Lefevere
Oct 22, 2016

Lutherans and Catholics chart path to unity

by Thomas Ryan
Oct 19, 2016

Reformation's anniversary brings commemorations, reconsiderations

by Jonathan Luxmoore
Oct 17, 2016