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Redressing harm: forum brings voices from People of African Descent

On 15 April, faith-based and civil society organizations came together to engage with the theme of the third session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent and its implications for the work of religious organizations working with and for People of African Descent.

18 April 2024

El secretario general del CMI subraya la ”vocación compartida de participar en la misión profética de Cristo” al inaugurarse el Foro Cristiano Mundial

Las personas que participaron en el Foro Cristiano Mundial escucharon las palabras del secretario general del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, en la jornada inaugural de su cuarto encuentro mundial, celebrado esta semana en Accra (Ghana), bajo el tema “para que el mundo conozca”.

18 April 2024

El CMI expresa su profunda preocupación por la escalada de la violencia en Oriente Medio

El secretario general del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias, el Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, en nombre de la comunidad mundial de iglesias, expresó profunda preocupación por la reciente escalada de la violencia en Oriente Medio tras la primera confrontación directa entre Irán e Israel.

17 April 2024

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“Working Together” gathering will draw together WCC, specialized ministries

The World Council of Churches (WCC) and its partners in specialized ministries will draw together on 24-25 April 2024 for the annual “Working Together” gathering.

17 April 2024

WCC general secretary underlines “shared vocation to participate in the prophetic mission of Christ” as Global Christian Forum opens

People attending the Global Christian Forum heard the words of World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay on the opening day of its fourth global gathering, held this week in Accra, Ghana, under the theme "That the World May Know.”

17 April 2024

Swedish churches prepare for commemoration of “Life and Work” and Nicaea

Swedish churches prepare for commemoration of “Life and Work” and Nicaea

A group of church leaders from Sweden met with the World Council of Churches (WCC) to prepare for the year 2025, with a focus on commemorating 100 years since the beginning of the Life and Work movement as well as the commemoration of the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, where bishops representing the whole of Christendom gathered together for the first time to discuss the faith and witness of the church.

17 April 2024

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WCC brings insights to UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Peoples

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is bringing prayers and expertise to the 23rd session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Peoples, which is running in New York from 15-26 April.

16 April 2024

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El documento del Consejo Mundial de los Pueblos Rusos que califica el conflicto de Ucrania de “guerra santa” es incompatible con las perspectivas del CMI

En nombre de las iglesias miembros del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), el secretario general del CMI, Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, afirmó que el documento oficial del XXV Consejo Mundial de los Pueblos Rusos que describe el conflicto en Ucrania como una “guerra santa” es incompatible con las perspectivas del CMI.

15 April 2024

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During prayer for Ukraine, reflection asks: “Has the promised Kingdom not come yet?”

During a World Council of Churches morning prayer—focusing on the churches and people of Belarus, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine – a reflection by Prof. Dr Dmytro Tsolin focused on both the pain of the war in Ukraine as well as how we hang onto hope.

15 April 2024

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Bossey student describes the meaning of “living, studying and praying” together

Rev. Ingrid Noren Nilsson, from the Church of Sweden, is a Masters in Advanced Studies student at the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey. She is currently completing a research fellowship with the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Faith and Order. She took time to reflect on what she has learned, what inspires her, and what she will take home.

15 April 2024

WCC expresses grave concern over escalation of violence in Middle East

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, on behalf of the global fellowship, expressed grave concern regarding the recent escalation of violence in the Middle East following the first direct confrontation between Iran and Israel.

15 April 2024

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WCC “cannot reconcile” World Russian People’s Council decree describing Ukraine conflict as “Holy War”

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, on behalf of WCC member churches, said that the WCC cannot reconcile the Decree of the XXV World Russian People's Council describing the conflict in Ukraine as a “Holy War.”

12 April 2024

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El secretario general del CMI intensifica la colaboración con el arzobispo de Canterbury

El secretario general del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), el Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, mantuvo fructíferos diálogos con el arzobispo de Canterbury y otros dirigentes de la Comunión Anglicana.

11 April 2024

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WCC general secretary deepens collaboration with Archbishop of Canterbury

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay held productive talks with the Archbishop of Canterbury and Anglican Communion leaders.

11 April 2024

Jully Muja (left) and Kukani Tutu assist a mother following childbirth in the St. Daniel Comboni Catholic Hospital in Wau, South Sudan. Muja and Tutu are student nurses from the Catholic Health Training Institute in Wau. Health care is minimal in the newly independent country, and many religious groups are providing personnel and training to fill the gap. The Institute is coordinated by Solidarity with South Sudan, an international consortium of more than 200 religious congregations that trains teachers, he

Con motivo del Día Mundial de la Salud, el CMI invita a la oración mundial

A medida que se acerca el Día Mundial de la Salud, que se celebra anualmente el 7 de abril, el Consejo Mundial de Iglesias invita a personas de todo el mundo a participar en oraciones y reflexiones.

11 April 2024

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Miembros del equipo de comunicación de la Asamblea se reúnen para echar la vista atrás y avanzar juntos

Cerca de 50 de los 140 comunicadores y comunicadoras que trabajaron juntos en la 11ª Asamblea del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), en Karlsruhe (Alemania) en 2022, celebraron una reunión en línea el 10 de abril en la que rememoraron de manera distendida sus mejores recuerdos y analizaron con seriedad cómo la inteligencia artificial afecta a su trabajo.

11 April 2024

A line of people hold hands during a prayer service, closing their eyes in prayer.

Una mesa con espacio para todos

Bajo el tema “Para que el mundo conozca”, el Foro Cristiano Mundial (FCM) comienza su Cuarto Encuentro Mundial en Accra (Ghana) el martes, 16 de abril.

11 April 2024

Collage of portrait photos of new World Council of Churches staff.

Los nuevos nombramientos del CMI reflejan la solidez de la comunidad mundial

El Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) ha hecho nuevos nombramientos de personal durante 2024, que incluyen tres nuevos directores de comisiones. El secretario general del CMI, Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, les dio una calurosa bienvenida cuando comenzaron a prestar servicio en sus respectivos ministerios.

11 April 2024

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El CMI transmite sus mejores deseos a las comunidades musulmanas con motivo del Eíd al Fitr

El secretario general del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, en una carta dirigida a Su Eminencia el gran imán de al-Azhar, Dr. Ahmed el-Tayeb, hizo extensivos sus mejores deseos a toda la comunidad musulmana con motivo del Eíd al Fitr, la Fiesta del Fin del Ayuno.

11 April 2024

Dr. Francis Kuria Kagema, secretary general of Religions for Peace international, Photo: RfP

WCC congratulates new secretary general of Religions for Peace World Council

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended congratulations to Dr Francis Kuria Kagema, who was appointed as the new secretary general for the Religions for Peace World Council.

11 April 2024