Christian leaders 'should work together' (AAP)

Pope Benedict XVI has called on Christian leaders to work together to continue to promote their shared values. The Pope has addressed about 50 Australian leaders of the Anglican, Uniting, Catholic, Lutheran, Maronite and Melkite and Assemblies of God churches, as well as representatives of Christian churches in Syria and India, among others. In the crypt of Sydney's St Mary's Cathedral on Friday morning, the pontiff said every element of the church's structure was important but all of them would "falter and crumble" without the cornerstone, Jesus Christ. "As fellow citizens of the household of God, Christians must work together to ensure that the edifice stands strong so that others will be attracted to enter and discover the abundant treasures of grace," Pope Benedict said. "As we promote Christian values, we must not... [read full story]