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WCC extends warm birthday congratulations to Cardinal Walter Kasper

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended sincere birthday congratulations to Cardinal Walter Kasper, expressing gratitude for the cardinal’s tireless service for Christian unity, particularly for his leadership role in the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.

06 March 2023

News

Rev. Merlyn Hyde-Riley appointed as first female general secretary for Jamaica Baptist Union

The Jamaica Baptist Union, at its 173rd General Assembly, elected and appointed Rev. Merlyn Hyde-Riley as its new general secretary. Hyde-Riley is the first woman to be appointed to this post.

Hyde-Riley is currently one of two vice-moderators for the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee.

27 February 2023

Blog post

HIV stigma still not eradicated—but we can change our mindset

The HIV response has more than forty years now; timely and accessible medications are effective and ensure long healthy lives for people living with HIV. We have more prevention tools and strategies, we know much more about the virus, there are many organizations and websites with dedicated information; yet, HIV stigma persists in deep thinking, having serious consequences for the 38 million people living with HIV across the world.

24 February 2023

Gracia Violeta Ross Quiroga

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Words of Gratitude on the Occasion of the Public Lecture by Rev. Prof. Ioan Sauca, by Kurt Cardinal Koch

University of Fribourg, Aula Magna, 23 February 2023, 5.15 pm

23 February 2023

Ecumenical movement

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Lecture - Speech

"What Future for the Ecumenical Movement?", by Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca

On 23 February 2023, at a special event at the University of Fribourg honoring his work, former acting general secretary of the World Council of Churches, Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, delivered a lecture exploring the question: “What future for the ecumenical movement?”

23 February 2023

General Secretary

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WCC general secretary message of appreciation on the mandate of Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca

On 23 February 2023, Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay shared a video message at a special event at the University of Fribourg honoring the work of former acting general secretary of the World Council of Churches, Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca.

23 February 2023

General Secretary

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Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca addresses the participants of a special event at the University of Fribourg honoring his work as former acting general secretary of the World Council of Churches

Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca reflects on what churches expect from the WCC

At a special event at the University of Fribourg honoring his work, former acting general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, delivered a lecture exploring the question: “What future for the ecumenical movement?”

23 February 2023

News

Ash Wednesday service at the Ecumenical centre chapel

Ash Wednesday Peace Prayer urges end to world’s conflicts

An Ash Wednesday Peace Prayer remembered many of the 115 ongoing armed conflicts around the world. Held at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva, Switzerland, the prayer also focused on God continuing to create new life from the ashes of injustice.

22 February 2023

News

Seven Weeks for Water 2023 takes global approach

With the annual Seven Weeks for Water Lenten series about to begin, the World Council of Churches (WCC) is taking a global approach by republishing Bible studies from many different regions.

22 February 2023

Feature story

Recieving the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity

Kenyan woman peace-builder wins human fraternity award

Shamsa Abubakar Fadhil, a recipient of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, is a household name in peace building and community mobilisation in the Kenyan coastal region.

14 February 2023

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On Valentine’s Day, WCC shares message “Love Heals, Not Hurts”

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the World Council of Churches (WCC) is sending a message about healthy relationships: “Love Heals, Not Hurts.” The campaign, now in its fifth year, is part of the WCC Thursdays in Black global movement for a world free from rape and violence.

09 February 2023

Interview

Ecumenical theology at chapel, classroom, and office: Odair Pedroso Mateus reflects on serving the WCC

Rev. Dr Odair Pedroso Mateus began to teach at the Bossey Ecumenical Institute in 2004 and joined the World Council of Churches (WCC) in 2007. Most recently he served as WCC interim deputy general secretary and Faith and Order director. Below, he reflects on his fondest memories, accomplishments, and hopes.

08 February 2023

Feature story

House in ruins, GOPA-DERD team responds to earthquake victims

Aid and prayers from churches across the world stream in for earthquake survivors

As search-and-rescue continued in Turkey and Syria following a massive earthquake, churches mobilized to offer humanitarian aid and prayers.

07 February 2023

Feature story

South Sudan church leaders outline expectations ahead of “ecumenical pilgrimage of peace”

As South Sudan readied to welcome visiting world Christian leaders, church officials in the country articulated a range of expectations, including a strong call for peace and reconciliation.

03 February 2023

News

WCC mourns loss of Omega Chilufya Bula, who opened doors of opportunity for many

The World Council of Churches (WCC) joins The United Church of Canada and many other churches and peoples across the world who are mourning the death of Omega Chilufya Bula, a beloved justice leader, sister, elder, pioneer, mentor, friend, and colleague.

03 February 2023

Interview

Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay: “I believe God calls us to serve God’s purpose in the world”

Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, the new general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), reflects on the challenges 2023 may bring, how he will relate to WCC member churches, how he plans to include and inspire youth in the ecumenical movement, and what prophetic leadership means to him.

02 February 2023

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In Barbados, a celebration of diversity is part of Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

At an ecumenical service hosted at St Paul’s Anglican Church by the Barbados Christian Council, those gathered prayerfully explored the symbols of stones and water as “the beginning of a decolonized spiritual practice.”

02 February 2023

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National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA laments “senseless killing of Tyre Nichols”

The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA released a message on 1 February that mourns the “senseless killing” of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black male who died from injuries sustained after a brutal beating at the hands of police officers in Memphis, Tennessee.

02 February 2023

Blog post

"Spiritualizing" the COP15 "Kunming-Montreal" agreement: Religious leaders urgently need to unite and harmonize with interfaith actions for halting biodiversity loss

On the occasion of the upcoming World Interfaith Harmony Week 2023, which is observed annually from 1-7 February at the United Nations, my thought goes to the urgent call for biodiversity protection from the COP15 held in Montreal, from 7-19 December 2022.

02 February 2023

Lucas Andrianos

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WCC receives top honor from Geneva Engage for online engagement with the world

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has received the top honor from Geneva Engage for the WCC’s online engagement with the world via social media.

01 February 2023