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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.

As part of its ongoing commitment to fostering peace in Colombia, the World Council of Churches (WCC) has announced a transition in its representation in that country’s peace process.

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended congratulations to His Beatitude John, Archbishop-elect of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania.

The Indian Orthodox Diocese of Ahmedabad has dedicated 2025 as the “Year of Family Prayer,” aiming to strengthen homes with the love and peace of Christ. 

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Reference Group for the Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation, and Unity is convening for the first time in person in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 13-18 March.

The first of a series of webinars on Christian unity, “The Bishop of Rome and Christian Unity,” will be offered on 18 March 2025 

Media accreditation is now open for the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee, which will convene in Johannesburg, South Africa, 18 – 24 June. Media accreditation is mandatory for access to open sessions, press conferences, briefings, and seminars – onsite, as well as online.

On the occasion of the 85th birthday of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary and WCC moderator of the central committee Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm expressed deep gratitude in a special letter.

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay welcomed Br Matthew, prior of the Taizé Community, as well as seven other Taizé brothers, who visited Geneva for three days this week. 

A “Pasqua Together 2025” delegation visited the World Council of Churches (WCC) on 27 February during the JC2033 International Gathering in Geneva to discuss the movement of Christians around the world who are celebrating the 2000th anniversary of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter 2033.

In a letter to Pope Francis, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay and WCC moderator Bishop Prof. Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm offered sincere prayers for his rapid recovery and renewed health in these coming days. 

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay will speak at a JC2033 Unity Night global gathering on 27 February.