Catholics and Orthodox Meet This Week in Ravenna

(08 oct 07-RV) The Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between Catholics and Orthodox is holding its 10th plenary assembly in Ravenna, Italy this week.The commission is jointly presided by Cardinal Walter Kasper, President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, and His Excellency Ioannis (Zizioulas), Metropolitan of Pergamo. Fr. Ron Roberson, associate director for the US Bbishop’s Conference Secretariat for Ecumaneical Affairs. He spoke to us about his hopes and aspirations for the Ravenna meeting…