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...
WCC in solidarity with communities facing discrimination based on work and descent
The first-ever International Congress on Discrimination Based on Work and Descent was held in New York on 21-23 September alongside the UN...
Churches across the globe prepare for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
From 18-25 January, Christians will embark on the largest prayer gathering in the world, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Whether...
Prayer campaign to end 70-year Korean War gains global momentum
As the World Council of Churches (WCC) global fellowship embarks on prayers for peace on the Korean Peninsula from 1 March to...
WCC general secretary extends greetings to Buddhist Partners on Vesak
As Buddhists across the world prepare to observe the festival of Vesak, general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Rev....
Religious and human rights leaders urge more relief for North Korea amid COVID-19
The National Council of Churches (USA) has joined with other humanitarian and human rights organizations in writing the US Congress to urge...
Greenland’s grand Gospel preacher
Although she loves what she is doing, there are times when bishop Sofie Petersen feels a strong desire to be someplace else...
Sudan Releases Bible Shipments Detained in Port Years Ago
JUBA, South Sudan (Morning Star News) – In a surprise move, Sudan has released shipments of Bibles long held in port, including one detained nearly six...
Catholic couple brings the love of family to young people with mental illness
For Catholic couple Austin and Catherine Mardon, mental illness is personal.
Austin has schizophrenia, Catherine has PTSD, and together...
WCC general secretary visits churches in Czech Republic
World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit is visiting Czech Republic this week, joining the Evangelical Church of the Brethren...
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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...