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View a webinar to explore theology and AI

A video is now available of a webinar, Theology and Artificial Intelligence: Systematic and Denominational Perspectives,” co-organized by the Canadian Council of Churches and the World Council of Churches (WCC), that analyzed challenges posed by generative AI and trans-humanism for theological aspects such as the personhood and the image of God, the meaning of the Incarnation, and the Trinity.

Biodiversitätskonferenz COP16: Ethische Imperative, indigene Perspektiven – und die anstehende Arbeit

Der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) hat an der 16. Konferenz der Vertragsparteien (COP16) des Übereinkommens der Vereinten Nationen über die biologische Vielfalt teilgenommen, die vom 21. Oktober bis 1. November in Cali, Kolumbien, stattgefunden hat. An der Konferenz, die unter der Überschrift „Peace with Nature“ (Frieden mit der Natur) stand, haben 23.000 Menschen aus 196 Ländern teilgenommen.

WCC celebrates courage, commitment of Right Livelihood award winners

Since 1980, the annual Right Livelihood award has highlighted individuals and organizations whose work promotes justice, peace, and sustainability for all, but might otherwise not receive the recognition they deserve. On 3 October, Right Livelihood announced four new laureates, continuing this tradition.

Ecumenical delegation meets Higher Presidential Committee of Churches in Palestine

Held online on 8 August as part of a pastoral solidarity visit to the Holy Land, an ecumenical delegation met with the Higher Presidential Committee of Churches in Palestine. The session focussed on the current political situation, the need for an end to the ongoing war and seemingly escalating conflict, so that the region may shift into building peace long-term.

Medical staff share realities from the field in Gaza

The war in Gaza continues, with the number of lives lost growing by the day and with an immanent risk of further escalation of war and conflict across the region. On 7 August, a delegation from the World Council of Churches (WCC) accompanied by partners from the Middle East Council of Churches, ACT Alliance, and Caritas Internationalis, heard the witness of some of those for whom this war has become a daily reality.  

WCC leadership meets parents of detained Palestinian Anglican student

World Council of Churches moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm and general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay met on 7 August with the parents of Layan Nasir, a 24-year-old Palestinian Anglican student held in administrative detention by Israeli authorities – without formal charges – since April 2024.