Forty two faith institutions from 14 countries, including 21 from the UK, have announced their divestment from fossil fuels – the largest-ever joint announcement of divestment from fossil fuels from faith institutions. It comes at the start of Laudato Si’ Week, a global commemoration of the fifth anniversary of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ encyclical on […]
Churches respond to Australian fires
Churches have responded with messages of support and prayers for those affected by the large number of bush fires that have broken out across Australia. Catholic Church During his General Audience on 8 January 2020, Pope Francis asked for everyone ‘to pray to the Lord to help the people [of Australia] in this difficult […]
Prayer for Korean Peninsula – 11 Aug 2019
Each year, the World Council of Churches (WCC) invites Christians to join in a prayer for peace and reunification of the Korean Peninsula. The prayer (see below), prepared by the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK) and the Korean Christian Federation (KCF), is traditionally used on the Sunday before 15 August every year. The […]
Renewed call for peace on Korean Peninsula
An Ecumenical Forum for Peace, Reunification and Development Cooperation on the Korean Peninsula, held 10-12 July in Bangkok, has issued a communique that reiterates calls for peace and outlines possible steps toward renewed dialogue. Press release from the World Council of Churches (WCC): The forum drew 46 participants from 11 countries, including delegations from the […]
WCC repeats call for peace on Korean Peninsula
Statement from the World Council of Churches (WCC), 10 July 2019: At the Ecumenical Forum for Peace, Reunification and Development Cooperation on the Korean Peninsula, being held in Bangkok on 10-12 July, the World Council of Churches (WCC) reiterated its call for peace on the Korean Peninsula. World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. […]
WCC and IJCIC restore formal relations and strengthen communication
At the end of a historic meeting, the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations (IJCIC ) committed to continue to communicate openly and regularly, to facilitate the joint efforts to affect change identified by the meeting “and to reconvene at regular intervals so that we can advance our […]
Vacancy: Programme Executive for Ecumenical Relations
A Programme Executive for Ecumenical Relations is being recruited by the World Council of Churches (WCC). Based in Geneva, the role involves coordinating the work of ‘ecumenical relations’ aimed at enhancing fellowship among WCC, Christian world communions and international ecumenical organisations. The post holder will report to the Deputy General Secretary for Unity and Mission. […]
Report: world conference on xenophobia, racism and populist nationalism
A message upholding the institution of asylum for those fleeing from war, persecution or natural disaster, and invoking respect for the rights for all people on the move, has been issued by participants at a conference addressing xenophobia, racism and populist nationalism in the context of global migration. The conference, held in Rome from 18 […]
World Week of Peace in Palestine and Israel
16 – 23 September 2018 Churches, faith-based communities and other organisations around the world are being invited by the World Council of Churches (WCC) to join together for a week of prayer for just peace for all in Palestine and Israel. The week includes the International Day of Prayer for Peace on 21 September 2018. […]
Pope Francis affirms commitment to Christian unity
Taking part in the celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Pope Francis affirmed the Catholic Church’s commitment to the ecumenical journey saying, ‘For us as Christians, walking together is not a ploy to strengthen our own positions, but an act of obedience to the Lord and love for our […]
