The World Council of Churches, in an intervention before the UN Human Rights Council, called upon the UN to ensure that counter-terrorism laws and practices, including efforts to combat terrorism financing, do not unjustly curtail the legitimate activities of civil society organizations, impede civic space, or hinder humanitarian endeavors in the Philippines.
In a world facing the urgency of climate change, a recent World Council of Churches (WCC) Seminar on Spirituality, Climate Adaptation, and Resilience-building underscored the pivotal role of spirituality in addressing ecological challenges.
As the World Council of Churches celebrates its 75th anniversary, a series of feature stories from different regions of the world will portray ecumenism at the local level—within churches, communities, and individuals who embody the spirit of ecumenism in unique ways. The feature story below offers a glimpse of some facets of ecumenism present in the Philippines.
The World Council of Churches (WCC) is mourning the loss of Rev. Bob Scott, whose ministry spanned more than 50 years and included work on a global level to overcome racism.
In a letter to the China Christian Council, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Plllay expressed deep sympathy and concern for churches and people in China in the wake of Typhoon Doksuri.
The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka, in a statement, expressed its strong opposition to a proposed Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) which aims to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).
El secretario general del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, visitó Sri Lanka los días 24 y 25 de abril, reuniéndose con el Consejo Cristiano Nacional de Sri Lanka, dirigentes de iglesias, teólogos y funcionarios gubernamentales para hablar de su profunda contribución al movimiento ecuménico.
Der Generalsekretär des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) Pastor Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay besucht vom 24. bis 25. April Sri Lanka. Bei dem Besuch kommt er mit dem Nationalen Kirchenrat von Sri Lanka, Kirchenleitenden, Theologinnen und Theologen sowie Regierungsvertreterinnen und Regierungsvertretern zusammen, um deren tiefgreifenden Beitrag zur ökumenischen Bewegung zu besprechen.
Le secrétaire général du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE), le pasteur Jerry Pillay, s’est rendu au Sri Lanka les 24 et 25 avril à la rencontre du Conseil national chrétien du Sri Lanka, des responsables d’Églises, de théologien-ne-s et de représentant-e-s du gouvernement pour discuter de leur grande contribution au mouvement œcuménique.
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay visits Sri Lanka on 24-25 April, meeting with the National Christian Council of Sri Lanka, heads of churches, theologians, and government officials to discuss their deep contribution to the ecumenical movement.
Während der Generaldebatte der 52. Sitzung des UNO-Menschenrechtsrates in Genf drückte der nationale Kirchenrat der Philippinen seine Sorge über die anhaltenden Menschenrechtsverletzungen in den Philippinen aus.
Durante el debate general del 52º período de sesiones del Consejo de Derechos Humanos de la ONU en Ginebra, el Consejo Nacional de Iglesias de Filipinas expresó su profunda preocupación por las continuas violaciones de los derechos humanos en el país del sudeste asiático.
Au cours du débat général de la 52e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme des Nations Unies à Genève, le Conseil national des Églises des Philippines a exprimé sa profonde inquiétude face aux violations persistantes des droits humains aux Philippines.
During the General Debate of the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, National Council of Churches in the Philippines expressed its deep concern over continuing human rights violations in the Philippines.
World Council of Churches (WCC) acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca sent warm greetings to the Methodist Church of Aotearoa New Zealand, which is celebrating 200 years during a Bicentenary Methodist Conference in Kerikeri, Northland.
Church leaders in the Philippines gathered in an ecumenical memorial service in Manila on 21 September, the 50th anniversary of the imposition of martial law, to solemnly recall people of faith who were tortured and killed during the brutal regime of president Ferdinand Marcos.