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Ecumenical theology at chapel, classroom, and office: Odair Pedroso Mateus reflects on serving the WCC

Rev. Dr Odair Pedroso Mateus began to teach at the Bossey Ecumenical Institute in 2004 and joined the World Council of Churches (WCC) in 2007. Most recently he served as WCC interim deputy general secretary and Faith and Order director. Below, he reflects on his fondest memories, accomplishments, and hopes.

08 February 2023

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“Pray at home” an ecumenical call in Brazil

In a time when Brazil has been the arena of somehow conflicting narratives on how to face the COVID-19 pandemic, World Council of Churches (WCC) member churches have been active in supporting health authorities such as the World Health Organization in their efforts to advise people to be away from agglomerations that could increase transmission of the virus.

09 April 2020

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Participants in a panel on “Christians Committed to Care for Creation” organized by the Methodist Church of Peru, in Lima. © IMP/Annie Solis

WCC member churches commit to climate justice at COP 20

Care for creation and affirmation of faith values in addressing the impact of climate change were highlighted in a number of initiatives organized by members of the WCC in Lima, Peru. The capital is hosting the 20th Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

10 December 2014

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Erico Loyola, former EAPPI volunteer, with Manuel Quintero, the EAPPI coordinator, at the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Brazilian youth advocate for peace in Palestine at WSF

At the World Social Forum Free Palestine, young ecumenists from Brazil made their presence felt while advocating for peace in the Holy Land.

12 December 2012