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The meeting commenced with a prayer for Pope Francis, who is currently hospitalized, followed by expressions of solidarity and continued prayers from the participants and their respective communions. Updates on recent activities within both constituencies were shared, including reflections on the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year, the WCC’s engagement in commemorating the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea , and preparations for the upcoming Conference on Faith and Order, scheduled for October 2025 near Alexandria, Egypt.
The executive committee approved the formation of three working groups, including Understandings of Salvation and the Challenge of Religious Indifference, Collective Reconciliation: Processes and Tools in Global Contexts, and Confronting Violence and Discrimination Based on Religious Affiliation.
Since its foundation in 1965, the Joint Working Group has remained committed to fostering unity and reconciliation through ecumenical dialogue and collaboration.
