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Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata, World Council of Churches director of Public Witness and Diakonia, returned from Sudan with what he described as “a broken heart” after witnessing the plight of the people. Yet he also shared signs of hope that a pact for peace can end the suffering. 

En una entrevista en vídeo del CMI, el Dr. Mathews George Chunakara, nuevo moderador de la Comisión de las Iglesias para Asuntos Internacionales del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), reflexiona sobre el papel de las iglesias en la construcción de la paz y el trabajo por la justicia, y sobre la difícil tarea que tiene por delante la comisión. 

Dr. Mathews George Chunakara, der neue Vorsitzende der Kommission der Kirchen für internationale Angelegenheiten des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen, spricht in einem ÖRK-Videointerview darüber, welche Rolle die Kirchen in der Friedensarbeit und im Einsatz für Gerechtigkeit spielen, und erklärt, welche schwierigen Aufgaben vor der Kommission liegen. 

Dans une interview vidéo réalisée par le COE, M. Mathews George Chunakara, nouveau président de la Commission des Églises pour les affaires internationales du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE), s’exprime sur le rôle des Églises dans l’édification de la paix et le combat pour la justice, et aborde les défis qui attendent la commission.

Dr Mathews George Chunakara, new moderator of World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission of Churches on International Affairs, reflects in a WCC video interview on the role of churches in peace-building and working for justice, and the challenging tasks ahead for the commission. 

Dr Masiiwa Ragies Gunda, World Council of Churches (WCC) programme executive on Overcoming Racism, Racial Discrimination, and Xenophobia, recently attended and spoke at a Church and Peace Conference in the Netherlands. Exploring the theme “Overcoming Racism in the Church,” the conference drew nearly 100 people from 15 European and non-European countries. 

As the 78th session of the UN General Assembly and the first-ever Climate Action Summit were held in New York City in September, ACT Alliance general secretary Rudelmar Bueno de Faria reflected on the importance of the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the ecumenical movement in creating a more sustainable and equitable world.

Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata, World Council of Churches (WCC) programme director for Public Witness and Diakonia, led a delegation that visited Colombia on 8-11 August to express solidarity with the Colombian churches, government and people as they collaborate in the design, implementation, and advocacy for the construction of peace in the country. Below, he shares his impressions of the visit.

In an exclusive interview, a prominent figure in the field of peace and justice, the former general secretary of National Council of Churches in Korea and former executive secretary for the Christian Conference of Asia, Rev. Hong-Jung Lee, shared insights into his journey and experiences working towards peace and justice in the Korean Peninsula. Drawing on his extensive experience and involvement in various ecumenical organizations, he shed light on the importance of healing, reconciliation, and the role of churches and Christians in advancing peace in Korea.

Ексклюзивне інтерв’ю: генеральний секретар Всесвітньої ради церков (ВРЦ) преподобний професор д-р Джеррі Піллей ділиться деталями недавньої зустрічі з патріархом Кірілом, зокрема про теми, які обговорювали на зустрічі, внесок ВРЦ у діалог і кроки вперед.

Эксклюзивное интервью: генеральный секретарь Всемирного совета церквей (ВСЦ) преподобный профессор д-р Джерри Пиллэй поделился подробностями недавней встречи с Патриархом Кириллом, в частности обсуждаемыми на встрече темами, вкладом ВСЦ в диалог, а также будущими действиями.

Entrevista exclusiva: El secretario general del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, comparte información sobre una reciente reunión con el patriarca Cirilo, incluidos los temas tratados en la reunión, lo que el CMI aportó al diálogo y los próximos pasos.

Exklusives Interview: Der Generalsekretär des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK), Pastor Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, spricht über ein kürzlich stattgefundenes Treffen mit Patriarch Kyrill sowie die besprochenen Themen, den Beitrag des ÖRK zum Dialog und die weiteren Schritte.