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Ecumenical delegation visits Armenia

As the humanitarian crisis continues to escalate in the blockaded enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh), a World Council of Churches (WCC) delegation visited Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, headquarters of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

19 September 2023

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As Bethlehem prepares for Christmas, ‘it’s all about community’

As Christians around the world look to the Advent season, preparations are in full swing in the place where it all started, Bethlehem, to celebrate that one story that lies at the heart of all Christian traditions.

08 December 2022

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Elisama Wani Daniel: “Pray for the people of South Sudan”

Elisama Wani Daniel, from the Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan, spoke about the prophetic role of the church in helping the people of South Sudan, which he describes as “a country that has gone through many struggles in its history.”

17 June 2022

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WCC Pilgrim Team visits Armenia, stands in solidarity with those in need

After the recent war and its impact on the whole of Armenia and particularly in the region of Artsakh/Nagorno Karabakh, some pilgrims from the fellowship of the World Council of Churches (WCC) visited Armenia from 27 May to June 1.

14 June 2022

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Among Sami community in Norway, “Invisibility has been our survival strategy”

From 31 May to 3 June, representatives from the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace Reference Group, Working Group on Climate Change, and the Young People in the Ecumenical Movement of the World Council of Churches formed a Pilgrim Team Visit to indigenous Sami communities in the south of Norway.

13 June 2022

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WCC-ACT delegation visits Russia, sees church response to refugees from Ukraine

Following a mid-March visit to Ukraine and the bordering countries of Hungary and Romania, a World Council of Churches (WCC) and ACT Alliance delegation visited the Russian-Ukrainian border area around Rostov-on-Don on 22-26 May.

02 June 2022

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Webinar explores “Two years after the death of George Floyd: Antiracism, #BLM and the United Nations”

A 25 May webinar explored the theme “Two years after George Floyd’s death: Antiracism, #BLM and the United Nations.” As people continue to challenge the systemic racism that has devalued the lives of Black and Brown people globally, many are asking the question: how much progress have we seen in the last two years? why do some of these tragic events spark a stronger call for change than others?

02 June 2022

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WCC visit to Italy harvests examples of the churches’ unconditional support to refugees and migrants

The Central Mediterranean route is the overseas crossing from North Africa to Italy. Those migrating on this route generally aim to reach Italian shores but leave from a variety of North African countries bordering the Mediterranean. Though in past years most migrants have departed from Libya, which is a destination for migrants as well as a transit country, there is also a proportionally small but growing number of departures from Tunisia, Egypt, and Algeria.

27 May 2022

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Tutu’s legacy: A Zoom panel celebrating “the Arch”

A Zoom panel on 30 January 2022 recalled the witness of Archbishop Desmond Tutu (1931-2021) and to celebrate the publication of a new book, Ecumenical Encounters with Desmond Mpilo Tutu, honouring his life and work and presented to him on his 90th birthday.

03 February 2022

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WCC video interview describes human rights crisis in West Papua

During a World Council of Churches (WCC) video interview, Peter Prove, WCC director of International Affairs, talks about the human rights and humanitarian situation in West Papua.

13 January 2022

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WCC message to Higher Committee on Human Fraternity: “Let us be generous towards one another”

World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, in a message to the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, underscored our generosity toward one another.

03 January 2022

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'Racism, Land and Food' seminar dissects how dispossession negates food sovereignty

As many communities worldwide battle to get food to the table, a World Council of Churches (WCC) webinar titled ‘Racism, Land and Food' highlighted the intersections of food, land, and racial injustices on food sovereignty over generations of dispossessed groups.

17 December 2021

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Webinar reflects on how racism, colonialism exacerbate impacts of climate change

In the context of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly, a 29 September webinar explored both the tremendous achievement of the decolonization of land and people, and the legacies of colonialism and their effects on people and the environment.

30 September 2021

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Webinar: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the ecumenical witness for justice and peace

Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s complex legacy is still lighting our way, webinar finds

At a 23 September webinar commemorating 90 years since the entry of Dietrich Bonhoeffer into the ecumenical movement and its witness for peace, speakers reflected on how Bonhoeffer’s wisdom has withstood the test of time and still illuminates the ecumenical movement today.

24 September 2021

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Video: Nationality for Palestinians - Easter Initiative 2021

The 2021 Easter initiative by the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (WCC-EAPPI) sets out to connect the Biblical narrative with current realities in Palestine and Israel, to spotlight the injustices of life under occupation.

01 April 2021

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Ecumenical delegation visits Armenia

As Bethlehem prepares for Christmas, ‘it’s all about community’

Elisama Wani Daniel: “Pray for the people of South Sudan”

WCC Pilgrim Team visits Armenia, stands in solidarity with those in need

Among Sami community in Norway, “Invisibility has been our survival strategy”

WCC-ACT delegation visits Russia, sees church response to refugees from Ukraine

Webinar explores “Two years after the death of George Floyd: Antiracism, #BLM and the United Nations”

WCC visit to Italy harvests examples of the churches’ unconditional support to refugees and migrants

Tutu’s legacy: A Zoom panel celebrating “the Arch”

WCC video interview describes human rights crisis in West Papua

WCC message to Higher Committee on Human Fraternity: “Let us be generous towards one another”

'Racism, Land and Food' seminar dissects how dispossession negates food sovereignty

Webinar reflects on how racism, colonialism exacerbate impacts of climate change

Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s complex legacy is still lighting our way, webinar finds

Video: Nationality for Palestinians - Easter Initiative 2021

Video: Jabal Al-Baba | Pope's Hill - Easter Initiative 2021

Video: Freedom to worship - Easter Initiative 2021

Video: Khan Al Ahmar - Easter Initiative 2021