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Expansion of illegal settlements in West Bank blocks justice, security, and peace

Ecumenical accompaniers, land experts, and the United Nations are all documenting increasing instances in which Palestinians are not granted the construction permits needed for natural growth and development. When they build without permits they open themselves to demolitions.

05 December 2024

Blog post

Executive committee forms source of hope for WCC leader

The meeting of our World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee began at the Diocesan Center of the Orthodox Church of Cyprus in Paralimni. In my report as moderator, I spoke about sources of hope in a world that sometimes seems to give so little cause for hope. And I spoke about how we, as the World Council of Churches, can fulfill the prophetic mission of the church in the face of this world situation.

02 December 2024

Heinrich Bedford-Strohm

Statement on the War in Gaza, Lebanon, and the Wider Middle East

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Executive Committee statement on the War in Gaza, Lebanon, and the Wider Middle East, adopted at the meeting in Cyprus on 21-26 November 2024.

25 November 2024

WCC Executive Committee statement: Overcoming Fifty Years of Division - Seeking Justice, Reconciliation and Unity in Cyprus

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Executive Committee statement “Overcoming Fifty Years of Division - Seeking Justice, Reconciliation and Unity in Cyprus,” adopted at the meeting in Cyprus on 21-26 November 2024.

25 November 2024

Report

Report of the WCC general secretary at the executive committee in Paralimni, Cyprus

Report of the WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay at the WCC executive committee meeting convening in Paralimni, Cyprus, 21-26 November 2024.

21 November 2024

Report

Moderator's address at the WCC executive committee in Paralimni, Cyprus

Address of the WCC moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm at the WCC executive committee meeting convening in Paralimni, Cyprus, 21-26 November 2024.

21 November 2024

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WCC accompaniment programme in Palestine and Israel convenes for annual meeting

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel convened online for its annual meeting from 4-7 November.

08 November 2024

WCC condemns escalating violence in the Middle East

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay condemned the escalating violence in the Middle East, including Israel's recent airstrikes on Iran and its ongoing military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.

29 October 2024

Statement on the escalating violence in the Middle East

The World Council of Churches condemns the escalating violence in the Middle East, including Israel's recent airstrikes on Iran and its ongoing military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.

29 October 2024

General Secretary

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Accompaniers in Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and Jordan Valley report violence in communities

Reports from the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (WCC-EAPPI) revealed that Palestinian communities are defenseless against violence and are living in fear.

22 October 2024

Background document

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Fact sheet - Demographics of East Jerusalem (October 2024)

This fact sheet is a product of the work of the World Council of Churches’ Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (WCC-EAPPI) under the EU-sponsored project entitled “Maintaining a Lively Palestinian and Bedouin Presence in EAST Jerusalem Through Protective Presence, Monitoring, Documenting, and Advocacy”.

17 October 2024

WCC Programmes

Interview

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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

One year after Hamas attacks, WCC urges "pray and act for peace in the Holy Land”

One year after the Hamas attacks on southern Israel, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay called on all WCC member churches and partners, and all people of faith and good will, to pray and act for peace in the Holy Land.

07 October 2024

WCC Statement: One year after 7 October attacks

WCC Statement: One year after 7 October attacks.

07 October 2024

General Secretary

Church leaders ask for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon

An online meeting was convened on 4 October by the World Council of Churches (WCC) to express solidarity and support, and to provide a safe and constructive space for sharing, reflection, and discussion on the critical challenges currently facing Lebanon. The Middle East Council of Churches and ACT Alliance also participated in the virtual meeting.

06 October 2024

WCC celebrates courage, commitment of Right Livelihood award winners

Since 1980, the annual Right Livelihood award has highlighted individuals and organizations whose work promotes justice, peace, and sustainability for all, but might otherwise not receive the recognition they deserve. On 3 October, Right Livelihood announced four new laureates, continuing this tradition.

03 October 2024

New issue of Media Development focuses on “Communication in Conflict Situations”

The latest issue of Media Development, a quarterly journal of the World Association for Christian Communication (WACC), focuses on “Communication in Conflict Situations.”

Philip Lee, editor, spoke of the importance of addressing the ethical and practical questions from a communication rights perspective.

26 September 2024