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In Colombia, WCC is helping people realize dreams of a future in peace with justice

In September, the World Council of Churches (WCC), with the Colombian Episcopal Conference, United Nations Mission in Colombia, and Organization of American States, was appointed as a permanent accompanier for peace talks with the Estado Mayor Central FARC-EP in Colombia.

20 October 2023

WCC shares warm wishes with Argentine Commission for Refugees and Migrants, celebrating 50 years

The World Council of Churches (WCC) shared joyful greetings on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Argentine Commission for Refugees and Migrants (CAREF).

10 October 2023

Brazilian university first in the Global South certified as “Blue University”

The Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná in Brazil was accredited as a “Blue University” in a ceremony during the Peoples’ Water Forum in Colombia on 26 September.

27 September 2023

A young representative from Latin America pictured at a moment of prayer during the WCC central committee in Geneva, June 2023, Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

WCC will host consultation on evangelism and formation in Latin America

The World Council of Churches, in partnership with Centro Evangélico de Misiología Andino Amazónica, will host a Consultation on Evangelism in Theological Education and Missiological Formation In Latin America.

20 September 2023

In wake of floods in Brazil, WCC expresses concern and solidarity

In the wake of severe flooding in the Taquari Valley, Brazil, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed sorrow and concern for the people affected.

09 September 2023

Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (Brazil) to become Blue University

The Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná in Brazil is looking at how to transform into a “Blue University.” Brother Rogério Renato Mateucci, rector, confirmed the university’s commitment to become part of the global Blue Community network.

28 August 2023

El CMI envía un mensaje al III Foro Mundial de Derechos Humanos en Argentina

El 22 de marzo, el Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) envió dos videomensajes al III Foro Mundial de Derechos Humanos, que tiene lugar en Argentina.

23 March 2023

WCC delivers messages to 3rd World Forum on Human Rights in Argentina

The World Council of Churches (WCC) delivered two video messages to 3rd World Forum on Human Rights in Argentina on 22 March.

22 March 2023

Teología ecuménica en la capilla, el aula y la oficina: Odair Pedroso Mateus reflexiona sobre su trabajo para el CMI

El Rev. Dr. Odair Pedroso Mateus comenzó a impartir clases en el Instituto Ecuménico de Bossey en 2004 y empezó a trabajar en el Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) en 2007. En estos últimos tiempos, ha sido secretario general adjunto en funciones del CMI y director de Fe y Constitución. A continuación, reflexiona sobre sus mejores recuerdos, sus logros y sus esperanzas.

13 February 2023

Ecumenical theology at chapel, classroom, and office: Odair Pedroso Mateus reflects on serving the WCC

Rev. Dr Odair Pedroso Mateus began to teach at the Bossey Ecumenical Institute in 2004 and joined the World Council of Churches (WCC) in 2007. Most recently he served as WCC interim deputy general secretary and Faith and Order director. Below, he reflects on his fondest memories, accomplishments, and hopes.

08 February 2023

Jocabed Solano brings Indigenous perspective to COP27: “We are dancing and we have our feet together with the land”

Jocabed Solano is attending COP27, bringing an Indigenous perspective from Panama and from Latin America.

16 November 2022

Migrants in Argentina find listening ears and open hearts

Located in the Flores neighborhood of the City of Buenos Aires, for almost 50 years the Argentine Commission for Refugees and Migrants has carried out committed work in favor of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

04 November 2022

Eco School alumna recalls “very enriching and formative experience”

Malena Lozada, from Argentina, attended the World Council of Churches Eco School in 2018. She has remained engaged in climate talks, and is now a climate scientist pursuing a PhD related to climate change.

21 October 2022

WCC expresses great concern in wake of earthquake on Luzon Island, Philippines

World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca expressed great concern in the wake of a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck the northern part of Luzon Island in the Philippines on 27 July.

02 August 2022

WCC delegation at the World Social Forum highlights the links between water, food and climate change

At the recently concluded World Social Forum in Mexico City, a delegation from the World Council of Churches (WCC) reflected on ecological justice by addressing the nexus between water, food and climate change.

11 May 2022

Landslide devastate houses in Petrópolis, Brazil

WCC stands in solidarity with victims of major flood in Brazil

“In the midst of death and trauma caused by this terrible event, let us bring our intercessions together, praying that the God of Life will comfort the ones who lost their loved ones and give strength to those involved in the actions of solidarity with the victims,” said Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, acting general secretary of the World Council of Churches, as a torrential rainfall took the lives of over 100 people in Petrópolis, Brazil.

17 February 2022

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African farmer man's hand touches a green plant.

'Racism, Land and Food' seminar dissects how dispossession negates food sovereignty

As many communities worldwide battle to get food to the table, a World Council of Churches (WCC) webinar titled ‘Racism, Land and Food' highlighted the intersections of food, land, and racial injustices on food sovereignty over generations of dispossessed groups.

17 December 2021

En Argentina, “Al servicio de un mundo herido” constituye un llamado esperanzador a colaborar

El Prof. Dr. h.c. Humberto Martín Shikiya, vicepresidente del Centro Regional Ecuménico de Asesoría y Servicio (CREAS) en Argentina, reflexiona sobre cómo el documento “Al servicio de un mundo herido en solidaridad interreligiosa: Un llamado cristiano a la reflexión y a la acción durante la COVID-19 y más allá” está siendo recibido como un llamado esperanzador a promover la colaboración ecuménica e interreligiosa. El Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) y el Pontificio Consejo para el Diálogo Interreligioso han publicado “Al servicio de un mundo herido” para alentar a las iglesias y las organizaciones cristianas a reflexionar sobre la importancia de la solidaridad interreligiosa en un mundo golpeado por la pandemia de COVID-19.

03 August 2021