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The World Council of Churches (WCC) gave thanks to God for the three decades-long ministry of His Beatitude Anastasios, archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania.

Discussions between Lutheran and Orthodox theologians on the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church have identified areas of agreement, though they agreed considerable open questions and differences merit further discussion.

Les discussions entre les théologiens luthériens et orthodoxes sur le rôle de l’Esprit Saint dans la vie de l’Église ont permis d’identifier des points d’entente, tout en reconnaissant que des questions ouvertes et des différences considérables appellent à de plus amples discussions.

Renowned for his friendly attitude and his inspiring speeches, nothing seems impossible for this man. He has faced a multitude of difficulties including severe illness and persecution. At age 62, he committed to rebuild the church in the only officially declared atheist state.

Bien connu pour son abord cordial et paisible et pour ses discours stimulants, rien ne semble impossible à cet homme. Il s’est battu face à une multitude de difficultés, notamment une grave maladie et de dures persécutions, et il a été appelé à assumer de nouvelles fonctions à 62 ans.

A compelling portrayal of the revival of the collective church in Albania is found in the voices of individuals such as Nathan Hoppe, who recalls arriving there in 1998.

An historic consultation of church leaders, drawn from 56 nations, to focus on intensifying "discrimination, persecution and violence" against Christian communities around the world has called on churches globally to pray, support and be in solidarity with those suffering persecution due to their faith.

The theme “Discrimination, Persecution, Martyrdom: Following Christ Together” remained in sharp focus at a Global Christian Forum consultation in Albania. The event from 1-5 November in Tirana gathered some 150 international participants, including representatives of the WCC.

Cardinal Kurt Koch of the Roman Catholic Church, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, has granted an interview to WCC News. The conversation took place at the Global Christian Forum in Tirana, Albania where 150 high level leaders and representatives of various church traditions from more than 60 countries gathered to listen and learn from one another and to stand in solidarity with churches and Christians experiencing discrimination and persecution in the world today.

Le cardinal Kurt Koch, président du Conseil pontifical pour la promotion de l’unité des chrétiens, a accordé une interview aux Nouvelles du COE, instrument de communication du COE. La conversation ci-après s’est déroulée lors du Forum chrétien mondial, à Tirana, où dirigeants et représentants de haut niveau de différentes traditions ecclésiales se sont retrouvés pour exprimer leur solidarité avec les Églises et les chrétiennes et chrétiens victimes aujourd’hui de discrimination et de persécution dans le monde.

The role of Christian unity in today’s world was explored by the Rev. Dr Anders Wejryd, Archbishop emeritus of the Church of Sweden and president for Europe of the WCC, in his speech at an international conference in Tirana, Albania.

Faith can be a powerful ally in addressing issues of social justice, said Bartholomew I, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. He called faith a bearer of unique perspectives on eradicating poverty, balancing amidst globalization, combating fundamentalism, racism, and developing religious tolerance during conflicts.