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Newly released WCC video addresses freedom of worship in Jerusalem

A newly released World Council of Churches (WCC) video addresses the importance of freedom of worship in Jerusalem and for the whole world.

20 January 2025

Feature story

Developing a “global history” of the Council of Nicaea can broaden ecumenical dialogue

In commemorating the 1700th anniversary in 2025 of the Council of Nicaea, a wider view of early Christian history than that often used within western Protestantism can help promote global ecumenical discussion, according to Rev. Prof. Dr Martin Illert, programme executive for Faith and Order at the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Geneva.

15 January 2025

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Letter

Greetings to Jewish communities around the world on Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights.

On behalf of the World Council of Churches, I send warm greetings to Jewish communities around the world as they celebrate Hanukkah.

18 December 2024

General Secretary

Feature story

Pilgrimage to knowledge: visit to Egypt builds bridges

During a recent visit to Egypt with the aim of exploring both its interreligious and intercultural history, Prof. Angeliki Ziaka, World Council of Churches programme executive for Interreligious Dialogue and Cooperation, said that her visit to Cairo served as a gateway to deeper exploration of the city's rich heritage and the search for lasting bridges, enriched by Egypt's unique cultural and spiritual richness.

12 December 2024

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Liturgical text

World AIDS Day 2024 Ecumenical Prayer

29 November 2024

WCC Programmes

Interview

A man dressed in religious garb speaks into a microphone while a young woman stands next to him, both in front of a table decorated with electric candles inside a building.

Alice Kisiya: as land is confiscated in Al-Makhrour, “we need more support”

Alice Kisiya is focused on how to get back to her land. She believes people need to hear the story of her home in Al-Makhrour—because it’s the story of what’s happening to Christians in Bethlehem.

15 October 2024

News

WCC sends greetings to Jewish communities on Rosh Hashanah

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay sent warm greetings to all Jewish communities all over the world during the celebration of Rosh Hashanah.

26 September 2024

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Letter

WCC general secretary greetings to Jewish communities on Rosh Hashanah

On behalf of the World Council of Churches, I send warm greetings to all Jewish communities all over the world during the celebration of Rosh Hashanah.

26 September 2024

General Secretary

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Statement: public statement

Statement on the Escalating Crisis in Gaza

The executive committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC), meeting in Bogotá, Colombia, on 6 to 11 June 2024, lifts up the suffering of the civilian population of Gaza in the midst of the ongoing attacks in the territory, with a death toll now surpassing 36,000 people, over two-thirds of them children and women, more than 83% of the population displaced (in most cases repeatedly), the complete destruction of medical, educational, and other civilian infrastructure, with more than 50% of homes destroyed, leaving over one million people homeless.

11 June 2024

Executive committee

Feature story

Priest pictured looking at a row of icons inside a stone building.

Orthodox Patriarchate Seminary in Jerusalem urges “know your neighbor”

Mount Zion, located just outside the current walls of the Old City, via Zion Gate, is of great importance to Christians because this is the area of Dormition Abbey, the Cenacle (the traditional spot for remembering the Last Supper and washing of the Apostles’ feet), and where the Holy Spirit descended upon them in the event of Pentecost.

10 April 2024

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Liturgical text

World Health Day Prayer Sunday 7 April 2024

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray for the people and churches of Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria.

World Health Day is April 7 when the World Health Organization commemorates its 76th anniversary. This year the theme is 'My Health, My Right, which reminds us to advocate for equitable access to health services and work towards a healthier, more inclusive world.

04 April 2024

WCC Programmes

Prayer

Cross viewed in dim light with rising sun in the background.

Easter prayers – by Rev. Meghan Johnston Aelabouni

Gracious God, when suffering and injustice seem unending, we pray for Sumud — the steadfast endurance and resilience that we find in you.

21 March 2024

Prayer