This Kenyan nun runs a program for girls with disabilities

At a one-room house outside Nairobi, a 23-year-old girl with disabilities claps her hands and throws herself at Sr. Rose Catherine Wakibiru,...

Continued Crisis in Syria Highlights Need for Link between Humanitarian Aid and Persecution

12/04/20 Syria (International Christian Concern) – Amid political deadlock over a resolution to the conflict, Syrians are currently facing a worsening humanitarian crisis. Many villages...

WCC delegation to meet President Ramaphosa to discuss gender-based violence and violence on foreign...

Members of the media are invited to attend a press briefing on Monday, 9 December 2019, by a high-level delegation of the World Council...

Desmond Tutu: Pastor of the Nation – A Tribute

Desmond Mpilo Tutu was a unique character. His contagious sense of humour and laughter has helped to resolve many critical situations in...

Agreement allows Protestants access to water and electricity

An agreement has been reached in Chiquinivalvo, Chiapas state, permitting 12 Protestant Christians to receive basic services, after access was denied following...

“Do you love me?” It’s a question about global warming

In a sermon at Marble Church in New York City on 22 September, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Dr Olav...

United Church of Canada launches Korea Peace Appeal

The United Church of Canada has launched the “Korea Peace Appeal Ten Thousand Signature Campaign” that declares, “70 years is enough. It’s time to...

Autocephaly tomos to be granted to Ukrainians January 6

The Ecumenical Patriarchate has expressed its joy and satisfaction following the conclusion of the unification council in Kyiv at which Metropolitan Yepifaniy was elected...

WCC sends Hindu friends greetings for Diwali festival of lights

As the Hindu community celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit offered...

Churches join hands for solidarity, human rights and dignity

Europe is again faced with a rise in migrants and refugees seeking a better life with some similar signs to the crisis...
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WCC executive committee statement urges “Christian witness and action for human dignity and human...

The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee published a statement entitled “Christian witness and action for human dignity and human rights,” in...

Four Students Injured as Myanmar Military Shells Bible School in Shan State

Four men were wounded as a Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) shell struck the premises of a Bible school in northern Shan State on November 3.

WCC acting general secretary: “We are a fellowship united by faith for action”

In his last report to the World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee, WCC acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca...