650 Million Child Brides Worldwide Says Gospel for Asia
Girls face greater exploitation than ever, with 650 million child brides in the world today, a shocking new report reveals.
Swiss church bells toll as women pray and march for equality
When church bells tolled at the 11th hour on 14 June, they were signalling solidarity with a national "strike" for women's equality...
WCC congratulates World Food Programme on receiving Nobel Peace Prize
The World Council of Churches (WCC) welcomed and celebrated the award of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize to the UN World Food...
Commentary: 30 years of German unity, fruit of a Christian revolution
Thirty years ago, prayers in St. Nicholas Church in Leipizig helped to bring about a peaceful revolution in the middle of Germany.
Executive Director of the Christian Network GCN interviewed the Deputy Speaker of the Knesset,...
Johnny Kim, Executive Director of GCN Broadcasting Inc. interviewed Hilik Bar, Former MK and Deputy Speaker of the Knesset, Israeli Parliament who visit...
Interfaith consultation on social cohesion in Iraq fields visions of hope
An interfaith consultation held 12-16 December in Beirut, Lebanon, offered the chance for participants from different traditions to share their vision for...
Chinese Churches Call For Rights To Be Respected
Thirty-four churches in Beijing have issued a joint declaration calling on the government to respect the basic freedom and rights of religious citizens.
Thirty-four churches...
UN Encourages Iraq to Address Domestic Abuse
04/19/2020 Iraq (International Christian Concern) – This week, the United Nations began a push urging the Iraqi government to expedite Anti-Domestic Violence Laws....
WCC general secretary appointed as presiding bishop for Church of Norway
On 30 January, the Church Council of the Church of Norway appointed World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav...
Lebanese bishops concerned about Christian emigration
As anti-government protests continue in Lebanon, the country’s economic crisis is worsening. Banks have imposed restrictions on withdrawals and transfers, the currency...
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WCC statement on COP27: “a critical occasion” to re-envision a roadmap for sustainable tomorrow
A World Council of Churches (WCC) statement on COP27 notes that there are communities and nations already facing catastrophic impacts of climate...
WCC Eco School for North America postponed until 2023
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has postponed its Eco School in North America until 2023, when it will be held in...
Your communities should be open to war victims, – Patriarch Sviatoslav addresses the abbots...
On November 9, Patriarch Sviatoslav took part in the International Assembly of Senior Abbots of Monastic Ranks and Congregations of the UGCC,...