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...
Council for World Mission releases “I Can’t Breathe” statement inviting all to confront injustice
The Council for World Mission published a statement, entitled “I Can’t Breathe,” reflecting that black and minority ethnic communities, as well as...
Thomas Kang: “Hope is what moves Christians”
Economist Thomas Kang, from Brazil, is a member of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC). In this interview...
WCC interim general secretary: “calling to unity and cooperation is especially clear and urgent”
“As some of you will know, my ministry and career have been very much focused on theological education and ecumenical formation,” he...
A hymn of hope ringing out loud during lockdown
In the midst of the nationwide lockdown, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Germany finds new ways...
The Head of the UGCC to the youth: The pandemic teaches us not to...
It is God’s power and authority to heal and give life that is so important to remember today as our world trembles...
Bangladeshi Christians join calls for greater protection for religious minorities
Christians joined Hindus and Buddhists in calling for greater protection for religious minorities in Bangladesh following attacks on dozens of Hindu temples and the...
WCC, ACT Alliance in letter to President Biden: Don’t sacrifice human dignity in Syria...
In a joint letter to President Joe Biden, the World Council of Churches (WCC) and ACT Alliance urged that he find ways...
WCC Eco-School Encourages Youth to Become Eco-Ambassadors
“Hunger amidst plenty is the great contradiction of our time”, said Dr Ángel Ibarra, vice-minister of environment and natural resources of El Salvador, as...
Assad Promises to Rebuild Armenian Church
01/13/2019 Syria (International Christian Concern) – The Armenian Genocide Memorial Church in Deir Ezzor will be rebuilt with state funds, according to a pledge...