As a photo exhibition from the Marshall Islands opened at the World Council of Churches (WCC) on 8 March, speakers offered a stark overview of the damage done by nuclear testing—as well as the resilience and determination of the Marshallese people to pursue justice.
The Christian Council of Nigeria extended condolences for those who lost loved ones amid violent attacks in remote villages in northern Nigeria. At least 140 were killed as assailants targeted 17 communities, burning down most houses in the area.
Churches should promote disability studies in theological institutions and recruit persons into ordained ministry, youth with disabilities urged after attending the 12th General Assembly of the All Africa Conference of Churches in Abuja, Nigeria.
With a focus on the legacy of nuclear testing and climate change, the World Council of Churches (WCC) completed a pilgrimage visit to the Marshall Islands on 16-24 November.
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.
Le Comité exécutif du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) a rendu visite au sultan du Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar. À l’instar du sultan de Sokoto, il est considéré comme le chef spirituel des 100 millions de fidèles musulmans au Nigéria.
El Comité Ejecutivo del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) visitó al sultán de Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar. En calidad de sultán de Sokoto, se le considera el líder espiritual de los cien millones de musulmanes de Nigeria.
Der Exekutivausschuss des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) stattete dem Sultan von Sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar einen Besuch ab. Als Sultan von Sokoto gilt er als geistliches Oberhaupt der 100 Mio. Musliminnen und Muslime in Nigeria.
As its 12th General Assembly in Kanaky (New Caledonia) concluded, the Pacific Conference of Churches, in an outcome statement, expressed a vision for leading change through transformation.
The second-ever Regional Ecumenical Theological Institute, jointly organized by the All Africa Conference of Churches and the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Theological Education programme, was held 7-16 November in Abuja, Nigeria, drawing about 50 young people from all over Africa.
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay congratulated Rt. Rev. Chituku-Neshangwe, from the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA), the new president of All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC).
The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee visited the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’adu Abubakar III in Abuja, Nigeria. As Sultan of Sokoto, he is considered the spiritual leader of Nigeria's 100 million Muslims.
In a press conference on 14 November in Abuja, Nigeria, the World Council of Churches (WCC) leadership of the central committee highlighted the WCC’s focus on some of the world’s most serious challenges, and how the WCC brings hope.
Le Comité exécutif du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) a conclu sa réunion le 14 novembre après une semaine de rassemblement au Nigeria, organisé par les Églises membres et accueilli dans la joie par les communautés locales.
El Comité Ejecutivo del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) concluyó el 14 de noviembre su reunión de una semana de duración en Nigeria, bajo los auspicios de las iglesias miembros del país y con una alegre acogida dispensada por las comunidades locales.
Der Exekutivausschuss des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) beendete am 14. November seine einwöchige Tagung in Nigeria, die von Mitgliedskirchen ausgerichtet und von den örtlichen Gemeinden freudig begrüßt wurde.
En una conferencia de prensa celebrada el 14 de noviembre en Abuja (Nigeria), los dirigentes del Comité Central del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) pusieron de relieve los esfuerzos del CMI para abordar algunos de los problemas más graves del mundo y hablaron sobre cómo el CMI infunde esperanza.
À l’occasion d’une conférence de presse organisée le 14 novembre à Abuja, au Nigéria, les responsables du Comité central du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) ont rappelé l’approche du COE sur certains des plus grands enjeux de notre temps, et la manière dont l’organisation est porteuse d’espérance.
Bei einer Pressekonferenz am 14. November in Abuja, Nigeria, haben die Führungspersonen des Zentralausschusses des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) herausgestellt, dass sich der ÖRK schwerpunktmäßig mit einigen der schwerwiegendsten Herausforderungen in unserer heutigen Welt beschäftigt, und haben betont, dass der ÖRK auch Hoffnung mache.
The All Africa Conference of Churches will convene its Twelfth General Assembly in Abuja, Nigeria, from 18-23 November under the theme “The Love of Christ Compels us…”