WCC interim general secretary: “calling to unity and cooperation is especially clear and urgent”
“As some of you will know, my ministry and career have been very much focused on theological education and ecumenical formation,” he...
Cuban pastor arrested and church demolished
Early on Friday morning, 30 October, Cuban authorities in the city of Santiago de Cuba moved to demolish a church that has...
The hallowed tradition of cemetery Masses
The end of October and the first few days of November comprise of “Allhallowtide” in the Church--All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day,...
Egypt grants 100 licences as registration of churches resumes after Covid break
After a five-month break during the Covid-19 crisis, the committee overseeing the licensing of churches in Egypt met again on 19 October...
New webinar series will explore role of bilateral dialogues among diverse churches
A webinar on 27 October will be the first in a series on ecumenical bilateral dialogues and their importance for the one...
Pope Francis prays for peace and justice in Nigeria
Pope Francis appealed for an end to violence in Nigeria after reciting the Angelus Sunday.
Speaking from a window...
Motorbikes from ICC Enable Indonesian Evangelists to Spread the Gospel
10/23/2020 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – In July, ICC provided three motorbikes to field workers in Indonesia’s Sulawesi, who have encountered difficulties due to...
WCC celebrates 50th ratification of Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
The World Council of Churches (WCC) welcomes and celebrates the ratification by 50 States of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear...
Pacific Conference of Churches invites “40-Days of Hunger for Justice and Peace” in West...
The Pacific Conference of Churches is inviting its member churches and friends to observe “40-Days of Hunger for Justice and Peace” for...
Context of pope’s ‘civil union’ documentary comment reported
A fuller context of remarks from Pope Francis on civil unions in a recent documentary has emerged, while questions continue to surround...