Ecumenical conference

VIENNA - Christian leaders from around Europe gathered yesterday in the southern Austrian town of Graz for the Second European…

VIENNA - Christian leaders from around Europe gathered yesterday in the southern Austrian town of Graz for the Second European Ecumenical Conference, whose chief theme is reconciliation. Over 10,000 delegates are expected at the week long forum, including Patriarch Alexiy of the Russian Orthodox Church and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey.

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