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Pope Francis spoke September 24, 2018, during Ecumenical Prayer in Lutheran Cathedral of Santa Maria, Riga, part of his apostolic journey to Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Following is the Vatican-provided text of his address at the event.
It is a great pleasure for me to meet with you in this land marked by a journey of recognition, cooperation, and friendship between the different Christian churches, which have succeeded in building unity while preserving the unique and rich identity of each. I might say that this is a “lived ecumenism” that is one of Latvia’s special traits. Without a doubt, it is a reason for hope and thanksgiving.
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