I just don’t see a common ground being formed between the liberal Vatican and conservative Orthodox.
That’s enough to preclude reunification for the foreseeable future even if all the other problems between the two churches could be resolved.
And the post-Christian West has no moral standing to lecture Russia about ethics and morality.
“I just don’t see a common ground being formed between the liberal Vatican and conservative Orthodox.”
You’re right...but Pope Francis won’t live forever.
Agreed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwWYu_d62Z0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYAUP6jRKrk
this is fun - the making of 100,000 Easter Cakes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JeEOQpnbpk&t=708s
This was going on most actively under JPII and Benedict.
Believe me, both East and West have their problems with internal dissent, clerical corruption, faithful who aren't faithful, and failure to enforce doctrine.
The split from Russia was glacial before it actually occurred, and the reunion would be glacial and transcend who happens to be in charge at the time, for reasons beneficial to both.
The Vatican may appear liberal in the media, but no dogma has been changed, nothing has been changed that would harm the relationship with the Orthodox