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In the heart of Korea's struggle for democracy and human rights, Lutz Drescher became more than a witness; he became a weaver of hope in the intricate fabric of the Korean Peninsula. Sharing his odyssey, inviting us into the vibrant tapestry of Korea's quest for peace, he took us down memory lane.

The call for peace in Korea has resonated for decades, echoing across international borders and faith communities. Patti Talbot, who has served The United Church of Canada for nearly 30 years, sheds light on the enduring relevance of ecumenical advocacy efforts for peace in the Korean Peninsula. She shared insights into the importance of these efforts and their potential to change the situation on the Korean Peninsula.

In an exclusive interview, a prominent figure in the field of peace and justice, the former general secretary of National Council of Churches in Korea and former executive secretary for the Christian Conference of Asia, Rev. Hong-Jung Lee, shared insights into his journey and experiences working towards peace and justice in the Korean Peninsula. Drawing on his extensive experience and involvement in various ecumenical organizations, he shed light on the importance of healing, reconciliation, and the role of churches and Christians in advancing peace in Korea.

Exklusives Interview: Der Generalsekretär des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK), Pastor Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, spricht über ein kürzlich stattgefundenes Treffen mit Patriarch Kyrill sowie die besprochenen Themen, den Beitrag des ÖRK zum Dialog und die weiteren Schritte.

Exclusive interview: World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay shares details on a recent meeting with Patriarch Kirill, including topics discussed at the meeting, what the WCC contributed to the dialogue, and steps forward.

Dr. Jørgen Skov Sørensen, Generalsekretär der Konferenz Europäischer Kirchen (KEK), spricht über die Erwartungen an die kommende Vollversammlung im Juni in Tallinn und über die Rolle der Kirchen im Krieg in der Ukraine.

Dr Jørgen Skov Sørensen, general secretary of the Conference of European Churches, reflects on hopes for the upcoming assembly Tallinn in June, as well as on the role churches play amid the conflict in Ukraine.

Es hat einen Grund, dass die orthodoxe Theologin und Menschenrechtsanwältin Natallia Vasilevich lieber von der Rolle der Menschen christlichen Glaubens als von der Rolle der Kirchen in der belarussischen Gesellschaft erzählt.

There’s a reason why Orthodox theologian and human rights lawyer Natallia Vasilevich prefers to speak of the role of Christians rather than the role of churches in Belarusian society.

Der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) hat seit dem ersten Tag des Krieges in der Ukraine und auch schon in den Monaten davor ernsthaft für den Frieden in diesem Konflikt und überall auf der Welt gearbeitet und gebetet. Von Anfang an hat der ÖRK ein sofortiges Ende der bewaffneten Auseinandersetzungen zur Beendigung des Krieges und ebenfalls einen sofortigen Stopp wahlloser und eskalierender Angriffe auf die Zivilbevölkerung in der Ukraine gefordert. ÖRK News hat sich online mit dem geschäftsführenden ÖRK-Generalsekretär Priester Prof. Dr. Ioan Sauca getroffen, um sich über den aktuellen Stand der Arbeit des ÖRK zu informieren.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has, since the first day of the war in Ukraine and even in the months before, been working and praying earnestly for peace in this conflict and throughout the world. From the beginning, the WCC has called for an immediate end to armed hostilities, to stop the war and has appealed also for an immediate end to indiscriminate attacks with an escalating impact on civilians in Ukraine. WCC News met online with the WCC acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca to get the latest update on the work of the WCC.