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On 4 October 2021, faith leaders representing the world’s major religions joined scientists at the Vatican to call on the international community to raise their ambition and step up their climate action ahead of COP26. Almost 40 faith leaders signed a joint Appeal, which was presented by Pope Francis to COP26 President-Designate, the Rt Hon Alok Sharma, and the Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Luigi Di Maio.

Scottish and UK religious leaders have signed a declaration urging governments to take transformational climate action at the COP26 in November.

For the first time, the leaders of the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church and Anglican Communion have jointly warned of the urgency of environmental sustainability, its impact on poverty, and the importance of global cooperation.

10 Year Anniversary of South Sudan: 9th of July 2021

Today, the 9th of July 2021 we, the undersigned churches, faith-based organisations and members of the Ecumenical Network of South Sudan (ENSS), mark the 10 year anniversary of South Sudan becoming the newest country in the world, following the demands of the people in their referendum.

Adopted by the World Council of Churches Executive committee, 17-20 May 2021

The World Council of Churches is following developments in Israel and Palestine with mounting alarm and profound grief at the rising toll of people killed and injured in the escalating violence. We appeal urgently to all parties to step back from the brink of even more deadly and destructive conflict.

Joint statement of the World Council of Churches and the Christian Conference of Asia expressing deep concern and alarm at the continuing deterioration of the situation in Myanmar.

Statement: 25 February 2021

Christian health networks appeal for global equity and solidarity in access to Covid-19 vaccines

The World Council of Churches and the Christian Conference of Asia joint statement expressing concern over the continued lethal action against the people by the Myanmar military.

In conjunction with the International Day of Human Fraternity 2021, the World Council of Churches, Pax Christi Northern California, and Soka Gakkai International issued a joint statement, entitled “A Plea for Preserving Our Shared Humanity,” that expresses concern over the insidious development of weapons systems that lack meaningful human control.

Statement of the the National Christian Council in Japan regarding the Enactment of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, WCC interim general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca called upon people to pause to remember the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust.

As the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons enters into force on 22 January, the World Council of Churches joined other global faith communities in welcoming the groundbreaking moment. A joint statement endorsed by 156 organizations celebrated the milestone and, at the same time, noted that there is urgent work yet to be done to ensure a nuclear weapons-free world.

The World Council of Churches is following the latest developments in the United States of America with grave and mounting concern.

A joint statement by the World Council of Churches and the World Jewish Congress inviting religious leaders to reflect, engage on ethical issues related to global vaccine distribution.

Statement by the Religious Leaders of Cameroon attending a Capacity Building Workshop on Peaceful Conflict Resolution and Sustainable Peace for Pastors and Church Leaders in Cameroon at Buea from the 24th-27th of November 2020.

"Even now, let's earnestly pursue peace!" - Call for Peace by the Catholic Bishops in Eritrea

Statement by Top Leaders of Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia (IRCE) on the current situation of Ethiopia