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ÖRK feiert vor dem Hintergrund der Amtseinführung von Papst Leo XIV Einheit der Menschheit

Papst Leo XIV führte am 18. Mai den Vorsitz in der Messe zu seiner Amtseinführung und rief die Welt im Rahmen dieser eindringlich auf, auf Gott zuzugehen und einander zu lieben – eine Botschaft, die den Führungspersonen des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK), die an der Messe und der ökumenischen Privataudienz mit Papst Leo am 19. Mai teilgenommen haben, tief aus dem Herzen sprach.

20 May 2025
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Saint Peter's square

As Pope Leo XIV is inaugurated, WCC celebrates unity of humanity

As Pope Leo XIV presided over the Mass of Inauguration on 18 May, he urged the world to walk toward God and to love one another—a message that resonated deeply with the World Council of Churches (WCC) leaders who attended the mass as well as a private ecumenical audience with Pope Leo on 19 May.

19 May 2025
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ÖRK gratuliert Papst Leo XIV

Der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) richtete ökumenische Grußworte an Papst Leo XIV und versicherte ihm, das Engagement mit der Römisch-katholischen Kirche auch in der Amtszeit des neuen Pontifex fortführen zu wollen.

12 May 2025
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A view from St. Peter's square during funeral of Pope Francis on 26 April.

Gedenken an Papst Franziskus als Prophet der Begegnung und Eingliederung

Ein Papst, der von der Überzeugung geleitet wurde, „dass die Kirche ein Zuhause für alle ist, ein Zuhause, dessen Türen immer offenstehen“. Mit diesen Worten gedachte der italienische Kardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dekan der wahlberechtigten Kardinäle der römisch-katholischen Kirche, dem Verstorbenen, als er im Rahmen der Beisetzungsfeierlichkeiten für Papst Franziskus die Totenmesse auf dem Petersplatz hielt.

01 May 2025
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Anti-Bias Churches Cover image with diverse people singing cheerfully

Kirchen gegen Voreingenommenheit

Ein ökumenisches Toolkit gegen (un)bewusste Voreingenommenheit
Dr Elaine Brown Spencer
Dr Masiiwa Ragies Gunda

Unlearning—Undoing—Relearning— Redoing

Unconscious biases and microaggressions are being experienced by many people in society, as well as in faith communities. Faith-based and related workplaces are not immune to these attitudes and practices. While significant investment has gone into mitigating conscious biases, racism, xenophobia, casteism and discrimination, the impact of unconscious biases and microaggressions are equally destructive. This toolkit invites and challenges Christians to intentionally invest in mitigating unconscious biases and microaggressions by employing a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in policies, practices and programming. Inclusive cultures in community and workplaces are more desirable and Christ-like.

13 March 2025
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“Joint Interfaith Statement to the Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.”

As people of faith representing diverse traditions, united in our common belief in the sanctity of life and the pursuit of justice, peace, and human dignity, we commend the States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) for your historic commitment and leadership in working toward a world without nuclear weapons. Each signature and ratification affirming this Treaty is an act of courage and beacon of hope, and we applaud you.

06 March 2025
Commission on International Affairs
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WCC Central Committee Potsdam, worship service celebrated in Berlin for the launch of the Decade to overcome Violence, Sunday 4 February 2001, Photo: WCC

Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, an Orthodox Hierarch of International Recognition

Upon the admission of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania to “Evangelismos” Hospital in Athens at the beginning of January 2025, expressions of widespread acceptance and appreciation emerged from people of all educational backgrounds and ages, from various societal circles (ecclesiastical, academic, political, journalistic), as well as from international inter-Christian and interfaith communities and beyond.

27 February 2025
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The first in-person meeting for the WCC Youth Commission, Manila, Philippines.

From generation to generation

The mountaintop is a holy place. The valleys below are distant, and the weight of daily life feels momentarily lifted. In scripture, it’s where humanity and the divine meet: Moses conversed with God amidst fire and cloud on Sinai; Elijah heard the still small voice on Horeb; Jesus transfigured in the presence of his disciples, his face shining like the sun. 

30 January 2025