The Episcopal Church and the Vatican: ‘Unity which does not cancel out differences’
July 2, 2025

In the homily delivered at his inaugural mass, Pope Leo XIV called for a “unity which does not cancel out differences but values the personal history of each person and the social and religious culture of every people.”
Here are some ways The Episcopal Church has engaged during this time of transition for our Roman Catholic siblings:
- Statement from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on the death of Pope Francis
- Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe to attend papal inauguration as part of Anglican delegation
- From Episcopal News Service: Pope Leo XIV repeats call for ‘unity’; presiding bishop joins inauguration’s Anglican delegation