Conference of European Churches reflects on freedom of religion during COVID-19 pandemic
The Conference of European Churches Thematic Group on Human Rights has reflected on freedom of religion or belief during the fight against...
Global faith-based organizations jointly call for gender justice amid COVID-19 response
In a statement published 23 April, the group “Faith in Beijing,” a collective of religious actors and faith-based networks, called for the...
Pope Francis urges Catholics to unite through praying the rosary in May
Pope Francis sent a letter Saturday encouraging Catholics to pray the rosary throughout May. He also shared two new prayers to implore...
CSW calls on states to uphold rights and rule of law amid coronavirus pandemic
In a statement issued on 22 April, CSW has urged states around the world to adhere to rule of law and protect fundamental rights...
Catholic Relief Services: Don’t forget migrants, refugees amid pandemic
Catholic Relief Services has called for additional protections for migrants, refugees and homeless populations as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Three-Self Church Pastor Pledges Allegiance to the Party
04/18/20 China (International Christian Concern) – Apostle’s Church, situated in China’s coastal city of Suzhou, recently appointed Rev. Rui Tingting as associate senior...
WCC remembers life, wisdom of Rev. Jacques Maury
Rev. Jacques Maury, a leading French Protestant who served as president of the Reformed Church of France and then of the Protestant...
Christians in Sri Lanka Forgive 2019 Easter Sunday Bombers
04/19/2020 Sri Lanka (International Christian Concern) – Last Sunday, Christians across the world celebrated an Easter Sunday unlike any other. Social distancing and...
Beware of the virus of ‘selfish indifference’, says pope on Divine Mercy Sunday
Humanity could be struck by “an even worse virus” after the coronavirus crisis, that of “selfish indifference”, Pope Francis said as he...
US church leaders, WCC dismayed and urge reversal of Trump’s suspension of WHO funding
The National Council of Churches (USA) is urging President Donald Trump to reverse his decision to suspend funding from the World Health...