Moscow (CWNews.com - 20090213) - Although the new Patriarch of Moscow has been an advocate of stronger ecumenical ties with Rome, a "summit meeting" with the Pope is still blocked by disagreements over Catholic missionary activity in Eastern Europe, according to Russian Orthodox Bishop Hilarion of Vienna. The Russian prelate said that newly elected Patriarch Kirill "will do everything to remove all obstacles" that impede ecumenical progress, but will not rush into a meeting without adequate preparation.
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