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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.”

L’économie du don de Dieu est au cœur de la mission des Églises

Le secrétaire général du Conseil œcuménique des Églises, Olav Fykse Tveit, dans le cadre de la réunion du Conseil de la Fédération luthérienne mondiale (FLM), a estimé que le thème choisi «Vous avez reçu gratuitement, donnez gratuitement» (Mt 10,8) non seulement «fait référence à la contribution la plus importante de la tradition luthérienne» au mouvement œcuménique, mais également «touche au cœur de notre mission commune en tant qu’Églises».

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.

Lancement d'un nouveau livre à l'occasion du 70e anniversaire du COE

Le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) a publié un livre du pasteur et œcuméniste britannique Donald W. Norwood, qui relate l'histoire du réseau mondial d'Églises depuis sa création en 1948. Pilgrimage of Faith: Introducing the World Council of Churches offre un aperçu historique dynamique et instructif de l'organisation et constitue une ressource clé en cette année marquant le 70e anniversaire du COE.

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.

Le pape François à Palexpo: «Je prierai pour vous»

«Je prierai pour vous, afin que le Seigneur accompagne votre cheminement, en particulier votre cheminement œcuménique». Avec ces mots, prononcés en fin de liturgie devant les 30 000 personnes rassemblées dans la salle des congrès à Palexpo, le pape François a achevé sa journée de pèlerinage œcuménique à Genève et adressé un vif encouragement à la communauté catholique de Suisse à vivre l’œcuménisme aux côtés des croyants d’autres confessions.

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.