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Bishop Taranath Sugnanam Sagar commemorated by the WCC

“It is with great sadness that we have received the shocking news of the sudden death of Bishop Taranath Sunanam Sagar,” wrote the WCC general secretary in a letter of condolence addressed to the bishop’s widow and family, members of the Methodist Church in India and the National Council of Churches of India.

Des responsables d’Église réunis pour célébrer la vie et l’œuvre de M.M. Thomas

En Inde, l’Église syrienne Mar Thoma a célébré le centenaire de la naissance de l’un de ses plus éminents représentants, le responsable œcuménique et théologien indien M.M. Thomas (1916-1996), lors d’un séminaire organisé dans son État de naissance, le Kerala, le 31 août. Les participantes et participants ont rendu hommage à la remarquable contribution de M.M. Thomas au mouvement œcuménique.

A humble man firmly rooted in faith

When Rev. Rex Reyes leaves as Christian Conference of Asia president of clergy after two general assemblies and one term as president, the organization loses a humble and very articulate man firmly rooted in the faith.

Bishop George Ninan of India dies at the age of 80

Dr A. George Ninan, an ecumenical leader of international standing and a long-time pastor and diocesan bishop in the Church of North India, passed away in New York City on 21 June at the age of 80. Called by some “the radical voice of the voiceless”, throughout his ministry he organized for the poor, oppressed and outcast in India and, in retirement, continued as a church and community volunteer in the USA.

A moment with the new CCA general secretary

Shortly after the 14th General Assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia, held recently in Indonesia´s capital Jakarta, WCC News had a brief chat with the newly elected general secretary of CCA, Dr Mathews George Chunakara.

WCC mourns three great ecumenists from India

In a tribute issued from Geneva on 8 May, the WCC has paid its respect and sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Rev. Dr Somen Das, Rev. Dr Habil James Massey and Professor Ninan Koshy.

WCC and CCA call for urgent action in earthquake-hit Nepal

The WCC and the Christian Conference of Asia are deeply saddened by the news of the tragic earthquake that has rocked central Nepal. Official reports confirm that at least 1800 people are known to have died in Nepal after the devastating 7.9 magnitude quake, making it the nation’s worst disaster in more than 80 years.

WCC gives thanks for the life of Ninan Koshy

The WCC gives thanks for the life and work of renowned academic, theologian and political analyst Dr Ninan Koshy. A former executive secretary and director of the WCC’s Commission of the Churches on International Affairs, Koshy died at the age of 81 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India on 4 March.

Christians around the world pray for unity

Challenged by Christians from Brazil to strive for greater respect for religious and cultural diversity, churches are reflecting together on the gospel of John as they celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.