Former Brazilian President Lula visits the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva
Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), received former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio "Lula" da...
The Pope Francis met with His Beatitude Sviatoslav in the Vatican
This morning, at 09:15 Italian time, Pope Francis met with His Beatitude Sviatoslav. The meeting was held at St. Martha's House in...
Listening together to the pain of violent spaces
Brought together by the South Sudan Council of Churches, women and men are sharing the pain of many years of war and...
Pope Francis To Visit Indonesia in September
02/29/2020 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – According to Archbishop Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo of Jakarta, Pope Francis’ expected apostolic trip to Muslim-majority Indonesia next September...
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...
‘Never dialogue with the devil,’ Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said Sunday to follow Christ’s example when dealing with the temptation to sin: send the devil away or answer with...
Pope Francis to miss Lent retreat due to cold
Pope Francis said Sunday he will not take part in his annual Lenten retreat with the Roman Curia in Ariccia this week...
WCC leadership postpones central committee meeting in light of coronavirus
In light of concerns about and implications of the current international spread of COVID 19, the coronavirus, the leadership of the World Council...
Pope Francis on Middle East: War should never be considered normal
War is madness, Pope Francis told bishops gathered in the Italian city of Bari Sunday in a speech that warned against populist...
Pope Francis: Ask God for the strength to love your enemies
Ask God for the grace to love your enemies, Pope Francis said Sunday in a homily in the Italian city of Bari.