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Ours is a world of migration. Yet myths and mystification persist in our understanding of the journey – particularly when it comes to transmittable diseases such as HIV.

Nuestro mundo es un mundo de migración. Aun así, los mitos y la mistificación persisten en nuestra idea del viaje, especialmente cuando se trata de enfermedades transmisibles, como el VIH.

On 20-21 February, UNAIDS, the WCC and the International Catholic Migration Commission are hosting a workshop on HIV among migrants and refugees. The aim of the workshop is to identify a roadmap for strengthening faith-based organizations’ engagement in collaboration with other sectors.

El 20 y 21 de febrero, ONUSIDA, el Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) y la Comisión Católica Internacional de Migración organizan un taller sobre el VIH entre migrantes y refugiados.

Under the headline “Free to change” hundreds of Swedes gathered in the sacred cathedral in Gothenburg on 2 February to learn more about international advocacy from a faith and human rights perspective.

A full-day programme arranged by the dioceses of Skara and Gothenburg in cooperation with Church of Sweden’s youth organisation, covered a wide spectrum of pertinent issues facing the ecumenical movement.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) continues its mission of being a platform for churches to come together, to understand each other better and to work together for the good of their societies, said Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, general secretary of the World Council of Churches during a meeting with His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church on 30 January.

El Consejo Mundial de Iglesias prosigue su misión de ofrecer una plataforma para que las iglesias puedan reunirse, comprenderse mejor y trabajar juntas por el bien de sus sociedades, dijo el Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, secretario general del CMI, durante una reunión con el patriarca Kirill de la Iglesia Ortodoxa Rusa celebrada el 30 de enero.

“Всемирный совет церквей (ВСЦ) продолжает выполнять свою задачу предоставления платформы где церкви могут взаимодействовать друг с другом, стремиться к взаимопониманию и совместно работать на благо своих обществ,” - заявил генеральный секретарь Всемирного совета церквей преподобный Олав Фиксе Твейт на встрече с Его Святейшеством Патриархом Кириллом Московским и всея Руси 30 января.

The Federation of Protestant Churches in Italy, Italian Episcopal Conference, Waldensian Board, and Community of Sant’Egidio signed a joint declaration, entitled “Let’s remain human,” that encourages a spirit of humanity and solidarity towards migrants.

Shortly after Sea-Watch saw a legal victory in being allowed to rescue stranded migrants, the moderator of the Waldensian board expressed thanks and vowed to press forward in welcoming so-called strangers.

In a speech at the World Council of Churches (WCC) Assembly Planning Committee (APC) meeting in Cyprus this week, WCC general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit reflected on the theme of the upcoming WCC 11th Assembly, “Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity.”

En un discurso pronunciado durante la reunión del Comité de Planificación de la Asamblea del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) que se celebra esta semana en Chipre, el secretario general del CMI, Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, reflexionó sobre el tema de la próxima XI Asamblea del CMI: “El amor de Cristo lleva al mundo a la reconciliación y la unidad”.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Central Committee has decided upon the theme for its 11th Assembly, to be held in Karlsruhe, Germany in 2021. “Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity” will be the theme used in development of programmes and other preparations.

El Comité Central del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) ha elegido el tema de su XI Asamblea del CMI, que tendrá lugar en Karlsruhe (Alemania) en 2021. “El amor de Cristo lleva al mundo a la reconciliación y la unidad” será el tema utilizado en la formulación de programas y demás preparativos.

Центральный комитет Всемирного совета церквей (ВСЦ) назначил тему XI Ассамблеи, которая состоится в 2021 году в Карлсруэ, Германия. “Любовь Христа приведет мир к примирению и единству” станет лейтмотивом при подготовке программы ассамблеи и других мероприятий.

In an opening address at a Forum on Modern Slavery in Istanbul on 7 January, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew spoke on “Awareness, Action and Impact.” After many centuries of progress and advancement, we still live in a world where injustice and slavery continue to thrive, and where human dignity is exchanged for the sole purpose of greed, gain, and profit, reflected Bartholomew.

Dealing with people on the move is crucial to the work of the Church in the 21st century says Greek Metropolitan Gabriel of Nea Ionia and Filadelfia. More than 31,000 irregular migrants arrived in Greece by sea in 2018 and almost 17,000 arrived by land, according to the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM).

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit sent greetings to hundreds of young people from the Taize community as they gathered in Madrid from 28 December to 1 January to reflect on the theme “Let Us Not Forget Hospitality!”

WCC News met with the Very Reverend Archimandrite Dr Alexi Chehadeh, who leads the Department of Ecumenical Relations and Development for the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and all the East in Damascus, Syria. He is an impressive role model and peacemaker in Syria.

El Muy Reverendo archimandrita Alexi Chehadeh, jefe del Departamento de Relaciones Ecuménicas y Desarrollo del Patriarcado Greco-Ortodoxo de Antioquía y todo el Oriente, en Damasco (Siria), concedió la siguiente entrevista a las Noticias del CMI. El padre Alexi es una figura modélica impresionante, además de ser pacificador en Siria.