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Une rencontre historique sur les dimensions spirituelles de la crise écologique a rassemblé les responsables chrétien-ne-s de traditions orientales et occidentales à Assise, en Italie, pour concevoir une Fête de la création liturgique commune. La conférence s’est déroulée sur trois jours du 5 au 7 mai et a constitué une étape importante vers ce que l’évêque Heinrich Bedford-Strohm qualifie de «merveilleuse expression de l’essence trinitaire qui nous unit en tant qu’Églises» et de réponse spirituelle forte aux enjeux climatiques urgents qui assaillent le monde.

In einer wegweisenden Versammlung mit Fokus auf die spirituellen Aspekte der Umweltkrise trafen sich christliche Führungspersonen aus östlichen und westlichen Tradition in Assisi, Italien, um ein gemeinsames liturgisches Fest der Schöpfung in die Wege zu leiten. Die dreitägige Konferenz vom 5. bis 7. Mai ist ein wichtiger Schritt in Richtung eines in den Worten von Bischof Prof. Dr. Heinrich Bedford-Strohm „wundervollen Ausdrucks der trinitarischen Kerns, der uns als Kirchen eint“, und eine kraftvolle spirituelle Reaktion auf die akuten klimatischen Herausforderungen unseres Planeten.

En un encuentro sin precedentes para abordar las dimensiones espirituales de la crisis ecológica, líderes cristianos de las tradiciones oriental y occidental se reunieron en Asís (Italia) para desarrollar una Fiesta litúrgica de la Creación compartida. La conferencia de tres días, del 5 al 7 de mayo, supone un paso significativo hacia el establecimiento de lo que el obispo Prof. Dr. Heinrich Bedford-Strohm describió como “una maravillosa expresión de la esencia trinitaria que nos une como iglesias” y una poderosa respuesta espiritual a los acuciantes desafíos climáticos a los que se enfrenta nuestro planeta.

In a landmark gathering addressing the spiritual dimensions of the ecological crisis, Christian leaders from Eastern and Western traditions convened in Assisi, Italy, to develop a shared liturgical Feast of Creation. The three-day conference from 5-7 May marks a significant step toward establishing what Bishop Prof. Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm described as "a wonderful expression of the trinitarian essence that unites us as churches" and a powerful spiritual response to the urgent climate challenges facing our planet.

In its Easter message, the World Council of Churches (WCC) urges Christians to rise up in joy, emphasising a hope that enters the brokenness of the world. 

Catholic, Protestant, and Anglican bishops from all over the world took part in an international ecumenical online meeting of the Focolare Movement on 19 September. World Council of Churches (WCC) moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm spoke about the WCC’s work in the face of the world’s grave challenges. 

A webinar, “The role of Faith Actors and Governments in ensuring a just energy transition and mitigating climate change through a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty,” held 10 September offered many perspectives on how churches can pray and act in this arena. 

As part of this year's Season of Creation, the World Council of Churches (WCC) will co-host a high-level webinar on 10 September. This event will bring together faith leaders, government officials, and climate advocates to discuss the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT) and its role in securing a just energy transition.

In the opening event for the global Season of Creation, faith leaders from diverse Christian traditions gathered to reflect on the 2024 theme, “To Hope and Act with Creation,” focusing on humanity's relationship with nature and the urgent need for environmental justice.

On 1 September, the Season of Creation 2024 will begin with a global online prayer event, bringing together Christians from diverse traditions to pray for the wellbeing of creation. This year’s theme, "To hope and act with Creation," highlights the moral imperative for faith communities to take decisive action against the environmental crisis.