“The unity of Christians added Kasper can materialise in the form of spiritual unity, which is based on a common belief. Such reconciliation is going faster with the Orthodox Churches, with which we share the same views about Christology. The most awkward topic is Peter’s primacy, which is rejected above all for emotional reasons, and with the autocephalous Churches it is difficult to reach general agreement”. The process is slower with the Protestants where "the awkward subjects are the ethical issues". “But talks go on, and the results are already noticeable in all areas”, stated the cardinal. “Unity cannot be achieved in one single step. It is a process. It takes patience, and we must pray and wait for the right time”. During the press conference, card. Kasper presented the book "A Handbook of Spiritual Ecumenism", which contains practical suggestions for parish churches and communities about "how to live ecumenism".
