In a world often marred by religious strife and intolerance, there is an oasis of hope and understanding in Kaduna, Nigeria—the International Center for Inter-Faith Peace and Harmony (ICIPH). Established in 2016, this centre stands as a beacon of unity, dedicated to fostering dialogue, understanding, and cooperation among people of diverse faith backgrounds.
El mensaje emitido al clausurarse el Foro Cristiano Mundial –en Ghana, el 19 de abril– se centró en dejar atrás la dicotomía del “nosotros y ellos”, y en buscar formas de inspirarnos a actuar juntos para restaurar el mundo.
Zum Abschluss des Globalen Christlichen Forums in Ghana veröffentlichten die Teilnehmenden am 19. April eine Botschaft, die sich damit befasste, unsere „Wir“- und „Sie“-Haltungen zu überwinden und zu zeigen, wie wir inspiriert werden können, uns gemeinsam für die Wiederherstellung der Welt einzusetzen.
Le Forum chrétien mondial s’est achevé le 19 avril au Ghana avec la publication d’un message dans lequel il est question de passer outre la dichotomie du «nous» et «eux» et d’analyser ce qui peut nous inciter à agir pour restaurer le monde.
As the Global Christian Forum closed in Ghana on 19 April, the gathering shared a message focusing on moving beyond a posture of “us” and “them,” and on how we can be inspired to act together for the restoration of the world.
The Global Christian Forum, with its fourth global gathering underway in Ghana, is marking its 25thanniversary at a time when the world is in dire need of justice, reconciliation, and unity.
Las personas que participaron en el Foro Cristiano Mundial escucharon las palabras del secretario general del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, en la jornada inaugural de su cuarto encuentro mundial, celebrado esta semana en Accra (Ghana), bajo el tema “para que el mundo conozca”.
Am Eröffnungstag des vierten Treffens des Globalen Christlichen Forums, das diese Woche in Accra, Ghana, unter dem Thema „Auf dass die Welt erkenne“ stattfindet, hörten die Teilnehmenden die Worte des Generalsekretärs des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK), Pastor Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay.
Le secrétaire général du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE), le pasteur Jerry Pillay, s’est adressé aux participant-e-s du Forum chrétien mondial à l’occasion de sa quatrième édition qui se déroule cette semaine à Accra, au Ghana, sur le thème «Que le monde puisse connaître».
People attending the Global Christian Forum heard the words of World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay on the opening day of its fourth global gathering, held this week in Accra, Ghana, under the theme "That the World May Know.”
Kevin Maina, a member of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development and a representative of the Anglican communion, shares his experience as a participant of the United Nations Environment Assembly's sixth session (UNEA-6) in Kenya.
Churches in South Sudan are appealing for humanitarian assistance, amidst fears that the consequences of climate change, macro-economic shocks, and the war in Sudan could sink the country further into the worst humanitarian crisis since independence.
As cases of femicide rise, religious leaders in Kenya are calling for the protection of women, as they unite to condemn the incidents now sending shockwaves across the East African nation.
Six African Anglican female bishops—fondly known as the “Africa Six”—gathered at St Paul’s University in Nairobi, Kenya on 11 January to share their ideas and inspirations about “Christian Leadership for the 21st Century.”
Rev. Dr Evans Onyemara, general secretary of the Christian Council of Nigeria, attended the World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee meeting from 8-14 November in Abuja, Nigeria. He took time to reflect on accomplishments and challenges in his country, and why he’s grateful for the presence of the WCC.
Members of the World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee visited an array of churches in Nigeria on 12 November, bringing a deep spiritual aspect to their gathering, taking place in Abuja from 8-14 November.
At a 120-year-old Anglican cathedral in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa, a visit by King Charles III, king of the United Kingdom and 14 other commonwealth realms, provided an opportunity for religious leaders to discuss interfaith dialogue, and peace, security, and development.
In September, the World Council of Churches (WCC), with the Colombian Episcopal Conference, United Nations Mission in Colombia, and Organization of American States, was appointed as a permanent accompanier for peace talks with the Estado Mayor Central FARC-EP in Colombia.
امرأة تعمل مع الشباب في كينيا – وهم شباب تحولوا ذات مرة إلى ارتكاب جرائم شنيعة - جعلت مجموعة من الشباب المسيحيين واليهود والمسلمين يذرفون دموع الرحمة والفرح وهي تروي نشأتها الصعبة وكيف ساعدت في تحويل هؤلاء الشباب من الجريمة إلى المجتمع.
