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Clement John, human rights advocate and ecumenical pioneer

Clement John, 66, former staff of the World Council of Churches (WCC), died on Monday, 2 June. Shocked by the news of John's death the WCC general secretary Samuel Kobia praised him as "an outstanding advocate in the international struggle for human rights" and "an ecumenical pioneer". John "was never reluctant to speak the truth" and "stood firm for justice and strove for peace", Kobia wrote in a tribute release today. An accomplished lawyer from the Church of Pakistan, John was a member of the WCC staff from 1993 to 2006. "His intellect and profound concern are reflected in almost every aspect of the public witness of the WCC", Kobia affirmed.

Clement John Photo: Peter Williams/WCC

Clement John Photo: Peter Williams/WCC

03 June 2008

Clement John, 66, former staff of the World Council of Churches (WCC), died on Monday, 2 June. Shocked by the news of John's death the WCC general secretary Samuel Kobia praised him as "an outstanding advocate in the international struggle for human rights" and "an ecumenical pioneer". John "was never reluctant to speak the truth" and "stood firm for justice and strove for peace", Kobia wrote in a tribute release today. An accomplished lawyer from the Church of Pakistan, John was a member of the WCC staff from 1993 to 2006. "His intellect and profound concern are reflected in almost every aspect of the public witness of the WCC", Kobia affirmed.

Full text of the tribute