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Held online on 8 August as part of a pastoral solidarity visit to the Holy Land, an ecumenical delegation met with the Higher Presidential Committee of Churches in Palestine. The session focussed on the current political situation, the need for an end to the ongoing war and seemingly escalating conflict, so that the region may shift into building peace long-term.

The latest issue of the World Council of Churches (WCC) journal International Review of Mission focuses on “Decolonial Discipleship,” and the struggle of the ecumenical movement to redeem mission from its colonial possession and to dismantle the mission ideologies that have justified this. 

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay will visit Australia from 21-26 June, his first visit to the nation in his current WCC leadership post.

Offering a comprehensive report of the World Council of Churches’ work to the executive committee, WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed appreciation for the Colombian context, and determination that the WCC will remain unified even in a world rife with grave challenges. 

The World Council of Churches (WCC) cohosted for the 4th time an annual webinar to celebrate International Menstrual Hygiene Day. The online event discussed the crucial links between menstrual health and access to water and sanitation, as well as the role of faith-based initiatives in tackling menstrual health taboos.

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary, Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay is currently visiting China (23-28 May) to engage with church and religious leaders at national and regional levels in Shanghai, Nanjing, and Beijing. 

The KAICIID Global Dialogue Forum took place in Portugal from 14-16 May under the theme “Transformative Dialogue: Building Alliances for Peace in a Rapidly Changing World.”

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay is visiting Christian Aid from 7-9 May to explore ways to strengthen collaboration for peace-building.