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In the field of multilateral relations, the major partner of the Catholic Church is the World Council of Churches (WCC). Founded in 1948, it is the broadest and most inclusive ecumenical organization, bringing together 350 Christian denominations including Orthodox, Lutherans, Reformed, Anglicans, Methodists, Baptists as well as United and Independent churches. Altogether they represent over 500 million Christians worldwide.

The newly available materials for next year‘s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity draw on the experience of contemplative community life to guide us on a journey of prayer bearing fruits of reconciliation and solidarity. Tasked with preparing a draft for the 2021 edition, the Community of Grandchamp in Switzerland chose the theme “Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit” (cf. Jn 15:5-9).

Los nuevos materiales disponibles para la Semana de Oración por la Unidad de los Cristianos del próximo año se basan en la experiencia de la vida comunitaria contemplativa para guiarnos en un camino de oración que da frutos de reconciliación y solidaridad. La Comunidad Monástica de Grandchamp (Suiza), encargada de preparar un borrador para la edición de 2021, ha elegido el tema “Permaneced en mi amor y daréis fruto en abundancia” (Juan 15:5-9).

The tradition of praying for Christian unity at Pentecost takes on new significance as physical prayer gatherings have been suspended in many places in an effort to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.

La tradición de orar por la unidad de los cristianos en Pentecostés adquiere un nuevo significado en estos momentos en que las reuniones físicas para la oración se han suspendido en muchos lugares, en un esfuerzo por frenar la pandemia de la COVID-19.

As the world lurches through the coronavirus pandemic and its wide-ranging consequences, the World Council of Churches (WCC) will publish sets of resources for individuals, groups and faith communities to grapple spiritually with the new reality and come to terms with its meaning for their lives.

WCC acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca invites all member churches to observe a global prayer day on 14 May. The joint initiative with the members of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, of which the WCC is part, is calling for “prayer and supplication” to God for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.

El secretario general interino del CMI, Rev. Prof. Dr. Ioan Sauca, invita a todas las iglesias miembros a celebrar un día mundial de oración el 14 de mayo. La iniciativa conjunta con los miembros del Alto Comité de Fraternidad Humana, del que el CMI forma parte, llama a dirigir “oraciones y súplicas” a Dios para que se acabe la pandemia de la COVID-19.

Hundreds of people from across the world participated in a livestreamed webinar organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC) on 29 April with a lineup of speakers who shared insights in how churches across the world have quickly transformed their services because of COVID-19.

Cientos de personas de distintos lugares del mundo participaron en un seminario web emitido en directo y organizado por el Consejo Mundial de Iglesias, el 29 de abril. El evento contó con la intervención de ponentes que compartieron sus impresiones sobre la rápida transformación de los servicios de las iglesias de todo el mundo, a raíz de la COVID-19.

A webinar on churches’ ministry online will bring inspiration and knowledge to churches who want to develop their online ministry, discovering how we continue to pray and worship together in times of pandemic.

A WCC support team is online and ready to help WCC member churches as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. The team—comprised of experts in different facets of faith-related pandemic response—is here for you, said WCC acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca. “These are people who can serve as a tremendous support to the WCC fellowship,” said Sauca.

An upcoming webinar as well as a newly released publication will serve as tools for ministry, offering examples of good practices from churches across the world that are taking their ministry and services online because of COVID-19.

Un seminario web que tendrá lugar próximamente y una nueva publicación servirán de herramientas para el ministerio, ofreciendo ejemplos de buenas prácticas de iglesias de todo el mundo que están prestando sus servicios ministeriales en línea a causa de la COVID-19.

The world’s 300 million Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter on 19 April, carrying forth time-honored traditions even in difficult times.

Los 300 millones de cristianos ortodoxos del mundo celebraron la Pascua el pasado 19 de abril, llevando a cabo tradiciones afianzadas en el tiempo incluso en tiempos difíciles como estos.

Bishop Staccato Powell is president of the board of bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, a founding member church of the World Council of Churches (WCC). His long service with the WCC includes attending four assemblies and serving on many governing bodies, including the current Central Committee.