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10. Апреля 08
The WCC mourns the death of Father Vitaly Borovoy
A pioneer of inter-Christian dialogue who played a leading role in the movement for Christian reconciliation and unity, Protopresbyter Vitaly Borovoy, from the Russian Orthodox Church, died on 7 April aged 93.
28. Марта 08
WCC criticizes Islamophobic film, calls for mutual respect
The movie Fitna, recently released online by Dutch parliamentarian Geert Wilders was criticized as "a clear case of Islamophobia" by Rev. Dr Shanta Premawardhana, director of the World Council of Churches' (WCC) Programme on Interreligious Dialogue and Cooperation. "Through graphic images the filmmaker depicts violent extremism without any attempt to distinguish it from mainstream Islam. Extremism is a problem for most religions...
20. Марта 08
Young theologians of all stripes submit ideas for the future of ecumenism
More than 50 young theologians from 36 churches in 24 countries have answered the WCC's invitation to submit essays addressing the theme: "Making a Difference Together - Prospects for Ecumenism in the 21st Century". The essay contest is part of the programme to commemorate the Council's 60th anniversary in 2008.
17. Марта 08
World Water Day in Holy Week: pray and act for water for all
This year the World Water Day (22 March) falls on the Saturday before Easter (according to the calendar followed by Western churches). It also culminates the "Seven Weeks for Water" campaign by the Ecumenical Water Network.
17. Марта 08
WCC calls for UN fact finding mission to Papua
"Papuans still are subject to torture, ill-treatment, arbitrary arrests and unfair trials by the Indonesian authorities," said the World Council of Churches (WCC) programme executive for human rights, Christina Papazoglou in a 14 March oral intervention before the United Nations Human Rights Council, which is currently holding its seventh session in Geneva. On behalf of the WCC, Papazoglou asked for a fact-finding mission to be sent to the...
14. Марта 08
Tribute to Chiara Lubich
Recalling the charisma of Chiara Lubich as a "flame of love that began to shine in the midst of the ashes and destruction of war" in a tribute to the founder of the Focolare movement, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia shared the "deep sorrow" of her many friends on the WCC upon the news of her death. Chiara Lubich, who dedicated herself to the promotion of peace, church unity and...
Death of Chaldean archbishop in Iraq "distressful for all who believe in peace"
The World Council of Churches is deeply saddened by the news of the death of Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho of Mosul. The Council joins with all Christians in Iraq and around the world in grief. The death of Archbishop Paulos under the current circumstances of war and violence in Iraq is distressful for all who believe in peace and reconciliation. While the cause of his death remains unknown, his recent kidnapping reflects the continuing...
12. Марта 08
Tribute to Lukas Vischer
"The World Council of Churches (WCC) and the ecumenical movement have lost an outstanding ecumenist, a man of vision and great passion for the future of life on earth and a church visibly united in faithfulness to Christ's calling," affirmed WCC general secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia in a tribute to Prof. Dr Lukas Vischer, who died on 11 March 2008, at the age of 81.
22. Февраля 08
WCC says a proposed new treaty to ban cluster munitions must be strong
The WCC Central Committee this week condemned a whole category of peculiarly indiscriminate weapons known as cluster munitions. A cluster munition scatters many small bombs in order to kill and injure people over a wide area. The church debate in Geneva coincided with a world conference on banning the weapons that stirred deep debate between governments and NGOs meeting in New Zealand.
19. Февраля 08
A Dame of ecumenism
Dr Mary Tanner, WCC president from Europe, was late for these central committee meetings. She had a good reason, though: an audience with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
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