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On the International Day of Living Together in Peace declared by the United Nations, members of the World Council of Churches (WCC) fellowship from countries troubled by war and conflict gathered to pray for sustainable peace in the world.

El secretario general en funciones del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias, Rev. Prof. Dr. Ioan Sauca, afirmó que los recientes acontecimientos en Palestina e Israel han puesto trágicamente de relieve una vez más la necesidad acuciante de una paz justa en la región, tanto para el pueblo palestino como para el israelí.

Le secrétaire général par intérim du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE), le père Ioan Sauca, a déclaré que les récents événements en Palestine et en Israël soulignaient tragiquement, une fois de plus, combien une paix juste dans la région était indispensable, aussi bien pour le peuple palestinien que pour le peuple israélien.

The Taize Community, churches of the Holy Land, and the Tantur Ecumenical Institute are hosting a “Pilgrimage of Trust to the Holy Land” from 8-15 under the theme “Journeying Together to Sources of Hope.”

Recent events in Palestine and Israel have, tragically, once again underscored the critical need for a just peace in the region, for both Palestinians and Israelis, said World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca.

Leaders from Nordic churches—including the Church of Sweden and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark—met with World Council of Churches (WCC) leadership and staff on 28 April, discussing preparations for the WCC 11th Assembly as well as directions for the next decade.

While Christians around the globe prepare to celebrate Easter, high holidays for Muslims and Jews—Ramadan and Pessach—are also being celebrated at the same time period in 2022. At this confluence of sacred celebration, the very sacredness of Jerusalem is especially evident for locals and visitors alike. But the sacredness of the Holy City and its inhabitants is increasingly threatened by consequences of the ongoing occupation, such as discrimination and violence.

Tras una serie de atentados que se han producido en Israel, el secretario general en funciones del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), Rev. Prof. Dr. Ioan Sauca, condenó los atentados y transmitió sus condolencias a las personas que han perdido a sus seres queridos.