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Pope Francis in Sweden: Unity, Reconciliation and the Beatitudes

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Please find below links to the addresses and other texts associated with the Holy Father's ecumenical and pastoral visit to Sweden.

May we never tire of praying and working for the full visible unity of all Christians!

Pope Francis' address in the Cathedral of Lund

General Secretary of the LWF, Martin Junge's address in the Cathedral of Lund

Joint statement signed by Pope Francis and Bishop Munib Younan, President of the Lutheran World Federation

The Pope's address in Malmö on 31 October

An article by LWF General Secretary Martin Junge og Cardinal Koch

Pope Francis' homily during the Eucharistic celebration in Malmö on 1 November

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