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Nearly 50 church leaders, faith representatives, ecumenical organizations, Indigenous community members, and climate experts convened in Brazil to issue a powerful call for climate action ahead of COP30.

A diverse group of nearly 50 church leaders, representatives of various faith traditions, ecumenical organizations, Indigenous communities, and climate experts are gathered in Brazil's capital from 18-20 March to coordinate efforts for meaningful engagement in the lead-up to COP30, the 2025 United Nations Climate Conference. Their central concern: ensuring that local voices are heard.

From 16-19 October, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay was in Brazil to attend the 34th General Council of the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil and to engage in conversations with church leaders from the region.

On 17 October, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay addressed the 34th General Council of the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil, the WCC’s largest member church in Latin America. 

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, in a video message to “GenFest” in Brazil, greeted the young people gathered July under the theme “Juntos para cuidar” (Together to care). 

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended deep sympathy for the people and churches of Southern Brazil as they endure catastrophic flooding, loss of life, and widespread destruction of homes, roads, and bridges.

Rev. Dr Walter Altmann, who served as moderator of the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee between the 9th and 10th assemblies celebrated 80 years of age on 4 February. 

In the wake of severe flooding in the Taquari Valley, Brazil, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed sorrow and concern for the people affected.