“Coronaspection” project features Church of Sweden Archbishop Dr Antje Jackelén
As part of a “Coronaspection” project in which world religious leaders share wisdom in times of crisis, Church of Sweden Archbishop Dr...
The number of unregistered religious communities has increased in Ukraine, – Ministry of Culture
At the beginning of 2020, the number of religious organizations in Ukraine has reached 36796. Among them are 1,728 religious communities that...
WCC Health and Healing builds on experience with HIV response to cope with COVID-19
The World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical HIV and AIDS Initiatives and Advocacy International Reference Group and the WCC Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance...
Pope Francis: The Trinity is saving love for a broken world
The Holy Trinity is saving love in a world filled with corruption, evil, and the sinfulness of men and women, Pope Francis...
WCC executive committee sets course for future of strong solidarity with global fellowship
The World Council of Churches executive committee met virtually on 1-3 June. The work of the committee, in three intense sessions, focused...
Catholic priests may be feeling ‘nonessential’ during the pandemic- here’s how you can help
As restrictions meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus have forced churches to close or limit their activity in recent...
Life of Mary-Anne Plaatjies-van Huffel celebrated worldwide in online service from WCC
The worldwide ecumenical family came together to celebrate the life of African bridge-builder, transformer, and social justice champion, Rev. Prof. Dr Mary-Anne...
China shuts down 48 state-registered churches in one county in two weeks
At least 48 state-registered “three-self” churches and meeting venues were shut down in a county of China between 18 and 30 April as part...
WCC Executive Committee to hold virtual meeting, pray for world burdened by COVID-19
The World Council of Churches (WCC) Executive Committee will meet virtually on 1-3 June, offering solidarity to a world in which many...
Pope Francis prays for pandemic-hit Amazon region at Regina Coeli
Pope Francis prayed for the pandemic-ravaged Amazon region Sunday as he gave his first Regina Coeli address overlooking St. Peter’s Square since...