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An important ecumenical sign Swedish Catholic Bishop Arborelius and Lutheran Archbishop Jackelén say joint commemoration strengthens hope
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Growing mutual trust between Catholics and Lutherans German bishops say strong ecumenical and joint diaconal efforts underpin relations