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God’s gift economy is key to churches’ mission

The general secretary of the World Council of Churches, Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, told the new Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council meeting that its stated theme—“Freely you have received, freely give” (Matt. 10:8)—not only “points to the most significant contribution of the Lutheran tradition” to the ecumenical movement but also “goes to the heart of our shared mission as churches.”

La economía de los dones de Dios es fundamental para la misión de las iglesias

El secretario general del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias, Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, dijo en la reunión del nuevo Consejo de la Federación Luterana Mundial (FLM) que el tema seleccionado, "De gracia han recibido; den de gracia" (Mateo 10:8), no solo "destaca la contribución más significativa de la tradición luterana" al movimiento ecuménico, sino que también "se dirige al corazón de nuestra misión compartida como iglesias".

Pope’s visit raises hopes for persecuted Christians

The visit of the pope to the World Council of Churches (WCC) has special significance, given the current situation in the Middle East and North Africa, where Christians are suffering persecution, says a member of WCC’s senior governing body.

New book launched to mark WCC’s 70th anniversary

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has published a book by British ecumenist Rev. Dr Donald W. Norwood presenting the story of the global church network since its creation in 1948. Pilgrimage of Faith: Introducing the World Council of Churches offers a lively and informative historical sketch of the organization and is a key resource to mark WCC’s 70th anniversary.

Lanzamiento de un nuevo libro con ocasión del 70º aniversario del CMI

El Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) ha publicado un libro del Rev. Dr. Donald W. Norwood que presenta la historia de esta red mundial de iglesias desde su creación en 1048. Pilgrimage of Faith: Introducing the World Council of Churches (Peregrinación de fe: introducción al Consejo Mundial de Iglesias) ofrece una reseña histórica dinámica e informativa de la organización, y es uno de los recursos principales para conmemorar el 70º aniversario del CMI.

Rev. Frank Chikane: Working together to heal wounds of conflict

‘Walking, praying and working together’ was the theme of Pope Francis’ 21 June visit to Geneva to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the World Council of Churches (WCC). Among those listening to the Pope's words was Pentecostal pastor Rev. Frank Chikane, one of the leaders of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa.

Pope Francis at Palexpo: “I will pray for you”

“I will pray for you, that the Lord will accompany you at every step, particularly on the journey of ecumenism.” With these words, spoken at the close of the liturgy with 30,000 people in the convention hall of Palexpo, Pope Francis ended his daylong Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Geneva and offered a strong encouragement to the Catholic community in Switzerland to live ecumenically with the faithful of other denominations.

El papa Francisco en Palexpo: “Rezaré por ustedes”

“Yo rezaré también por ustedes, para que el Señor les acompañe en su camino, en particular el ecuménico”. Con estas palabras, pronunciadas al final de la liturgia celebrada ante 30 000 personas en el centro de convenciones de Palexpo, el papa Francisco terminó su jornada de peregrinación ecuménica a Ginebra y alentó encarecidamente a la comunidad católica suiza a vivir ecuménicamente con los fieles de otras denominaciones.

Korean Christian leaders: churches have vital role in peace process

Korea’s Christian leaders have urged Catholics to work together with the WCC to help bring peace and reconciliation to their country. Rev. Dr Sang Chang, president of WCC’s Asia region, and Rev. Dr Lee Hong-jeong, general secretary of the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK) were speaking as Pope Francis visited the headquarters of the ecumenical movement in Geneva to mark the WCC’s 70th anniversary.