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Communique from the 2011 Consultation of the World Conference of Associations of Theological Institutions (WOCATI), which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 4 to 8 July. The Consultation, the first ever mabe in Africa, gathered 38 representatives of Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, Pentecostal and African Independent Churches, who discussed issues of quality in theological education on a global level.

Meditation by WCC general secretary by Sant’Egidio Prayers for Peace – Sarajevo September 11, 2012

Congratulations to new leading Bishop of the Church of Norway Bishop Helga Haugland Byfuglien

World Council of Churches general secretary’s greetings to the World Methodist Conference, 4 - 8 August 2011, Durban, South Africa.

This publication presents the challenges posed by newly
emerging technologies to people of faith. It is a discussion
starter and wants to encourage urgently needed study and
reflection by churches, theological faculties and ecumenical
bodies in close cooperation with each other. The new
technologies represent a new stage of development, which
requires a fresh approach and change of perspective.

Methodology of the study guide My Neighbour's Faith and Mine

Responding to the need of working together in training future church leaders, the Ecumenical Theological Education of the World Council of Churches (ETE-WCC) in cooperation with the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), 15 representatives from regional and national theological associations, networks and partner organizations for theological education in Asia met at Trinity Theological College, Singapore on the Pentecost-weekend from 10-11, June, 2011.

This material was compiled by members of the Ecumenical Centre worship committee as an inspiration for congregations celebrating Time for Creation.

APPENDIX 2, An HIV/AIDS Glossary

APPENDIX 3, Persons Involved in the HIV/AIDS Study Process

CHAPTER 1, Why this Study Was Prepared

CHAPTER 2, The scientific facts: an introduction

CHAPTER 4, Ethical Perspectives

CHAPTER 5, Human Rights, Responsibilities and HIV/AIDS

CHAPTER 6 Pastoral Care and Healing Community

The World Council of Churches welcomes the landmark ruling of the European Court of Human Rights on 23 February 2012, in which the EU Court ruled that Italy violated the rights of Eritrean and Somali migrants by sending them back to Libya.

Statement on Arms Trade Treaty on UN Conference on Arms Trade Treaty in New York, 2012