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On World Health Day, prayers lift up “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures”

The World Council of Churches (WCC) morning prayer focused on World Health Day, observed on 7 April under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.”

07 April 2025

Interview

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Rev. Detlev Knoche reflects on “supporting each other on this journey”

Rev. Detlev Knoche recently retired as director of the Ecumenical Centre of the Protestant Church in Hesse and Nassau and of the Evangelical Church of Kurhessen-Waldeck. He took time to reflect on his inspirations, people along the way, and the importance of journeying together.

31 March 2025

Lecture - Speech

Prophetic Theology, Prophetic Church – in Times of Multiple Crises

By Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata.

28 March 2025

WCC Programmes

Africa-Europe forum calls on churches to enhance protection of migrants

The Second Africa-Europe Ecumenical Forum on Migration was held 17-21 March in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, organized by the All Africa Conference of Churches and the Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME).

27 March 2025

Message

Second Africa-Europe Ecumenical Forum on Migration - Communique

27 March 2025

WCC Programmes

Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata reflects in Germany on the need for a prophetic church

Speaking before the German network ProOikoumene on 26 March, Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata, World Council of Churches programme director for Life, Justice, and Peace, delivered a lecture entitled "Prophetic Theology, Prophetic Church – in Times of Multiple Crises.”

26 March 2025

Side event addresses Christians finding it difficult to secure legal status for services

A side event to the UN Human Rights Council titled “Registration and Legal Status of Places of Worship: Negative Impacts on Religious Minorities” was co-organized by the World Evangelical Alliance, Anglican Communion, World Council of Churches (WCC), Open Doors International, and Stefanus Alliance in Geneva.

20 March 2025

WCC presidents elected at the 9th WCC Assembly, Porto Alegre, Brazil, February 2006, Photo: Paulino Menezes/WCC

"Archbishop of Tirana, Durres and All Albania His Beatitude Anastasios" by Dame Mary Tanner

It was with much sadness that I received news of the death of dear Archbishop Anastasios of Albania. I count it as one of the great privileges of my life to have worked closely with him when we were both Presidents of the World Council of Churches from the Assembly at Porto Alegre in 2006 to the Assembly in Busan in 2013.

20 March 2025

GETI 2025 preparations progressing with active engagement from International Planning Group

Preparations for the Global Ecumenical Theological Institute (GETI) 2025 are advancing, with various working groups actively shaping the program.

12 March 2025

Statement: public statement

“Joint Interfaith Statement to the Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.”

As people of faith representing diverse traditions, united in our common belief in the sanctity of life and the pursuit of justice, peace, and human dignity, we commend the States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) for your historic commitment and leadership in working toward a world without nuclear weapons. Each signature and ratification affirming this Treaty is an act of courage and beacon of hope, and we applaud you.

06 March 2025

Commission on International Affairs

Ukrainian flad above the dome of the church.

Des prières pour la paix résonnent dans le monde entier lors du troisième anniversaire de l’invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie

À l’occasion du troisième anniversaire de l’invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie, un appel à la prière suscite d’innombrables messages en faveur de la paix et de la justice.

06 March 2025

Oraciones por la paz resuenan en todo el mundo en el tercer aniversario de la invasión rusa de Ucrania

Un llamado a la oración con motivo del tercer aniversario de la invasión rusa de Ucrania dio lugar a un coro de voces mundiales por la paz y la justicia.

06 March 2025

JC2033 delegation visited the World Council of Churches

Pasqua Together 2025” delegation visits WCC, focuses on sharing faith with the world

A “Pasqua Together 2025” delegation visited the World Council of Churches (WCC) on 27 February during the JC2033 International Gathering in Geneva to discuss the movement of Christians around the world who are celebrating the 2000th anniversary of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter 2033.

27 February 2025

Interview

Journalist turned envoy reveals motivation behind documentary on Holy Land Christians

Ambassador Amira Hanania, a Palestinian diplomat and media veteran, serves as the representative of the Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs in Europe. A Christian from Bethlehem, she has dedicated her career to journalism and diplomacy. Recently, she completed a documentary titled “Via Dolorosa: The Path of Sorrows,” which sheds light on the history of Christians in Palestine and the challenges they face.

26 February 2025

Statement: public statement

WCC statement on 3rd anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine

24 February 2025 marks the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which has provoked the bloodiest and most destructive war in Europe since the Second World War.

21 February 2025

General Secretary

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Una delegación palestina visita el CMI para dialogar sobre la fe, la esperanza y la acción

Una delegación palestina visitó el Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) el 18 de febrero para participar en profundos diálogos sobre la justicia, la paz y la dignidad de todas las personas.

20 February 2025

Une délégation palestinienne en visite au COE pour parler de foi, d’espérance et d’action

Une délégation palestinienne a rendu visite au Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) le 18 février pour participer à des dialogues approfondis sur la justice, la paix et la dignité de tous les êtres humains.

20 February 2025

Projection de «Via Dolorosa: The Path of Sorrows» pour mettre en lumière la présence chrétienne en Terre Sainte.

Le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) et la Mission permanente d’observation de l’État de Palestine près des Nations Unies et d’autres organisations internationales à Genève proposent une projection spéciale du documentaire: «Via Dolorosa: The Path of Sorrows», le 18 février aux Nations Unies à Genève.

20 February 2025