Patriarchs and heads of churches in Jerusalem deeply concerned about Israeli unilateral annexation plans
In a 7 May statement, Patriarchs and heads of churches in Jerusalem expressed their deep concern about Israeli unilateral annexation plans.
WCC Permanent Committee on Consensus and Collaboration convenes
The World Council of Churches (WCC) Permanent Committee on Consensus and Collaboration will meet from 25 February - 2 March at Kartause...
Members of the UN Security Council consider Russia’s actions aimed at destroying the cultural...
On July 15, the UN Security Council held an Arria-formula meeting that was themed: "Destruction of cultural heritage as a consequence of...
These are the four women being canonized with John Henry Newman
Pope Francis will canonize four women alongside John Henry Newman this Sunday. These women -- a stigmatist, a mystic, a Roman orphan,...
WCC commemorates World AIDS Day with focus on making a difference, community by community
For World AIDS Day 2019, the World Council of Churches (WCC) embraces the theme "Communities make the difference."
World...
Christians in Iran Seized from Homes, including Violent Imprisonment of Pastor
Three Christians in Iran were arrested from their homes today and yesterday following the violent arrest of pastor Yousef Nadarkhani on Sunday (July 22),...
US Catholic colleges suspend Italy programs over coronavirus
Several Catholic colleges and universities with study abroad programs in Italy have ended the semester early and are sending students back to...
Pope Francis Did Not Receive Hong Kong’s Emeritus Bishop
09/29/2020 Hong Kong (International Christian Concern) – Last week, the bishop emeritus of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen, travelled to Rome with the...
WCC honors world’s indigenous communities
The World Council of Churches (WCC) will join many in honoring indigenous communities across the world on 9 August. Designated by the...
Polish bishops recall service of priests, nuns during Warsaw Uprising
Commemorating the 76th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising against the Nazis, the Catholic bishops of Poland released a reflection on the priests...