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Durante la reunión del Comité Ejecutivo del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) en Abuja (Nigeria), del 8 al 14 de noviembre, el órgano rector publicó una declaración en la que reconocía su gran admiración por la “asombrosa diversidad de culturas, lenguas y religiones” de Nigeria y hacía un llamado al gobierno nigeriano a hacer un mayor esfuerzo para reparar las injusticias económicas y otros graves problemas que afectan a la nación.

El Comité Ejecutivo del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), reunido en Abuja (Nigeria) del 8 al 14 de noviembre, publicó una declaración en la que pide un alto el fuego inmediato y la apertura de corredores humanitarios en Palestina e Israel.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee, meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, on 8-14 November, released a statement that demands an immediate ceasefire, and the opening of humanitarian corridors in Palestine and Israel. 

Yo he venido para que tengan vida, y para que la tengan en abundancia. (Juan 10:10)

Al abordar la cuestión de la salud y el bienestar, los cristianos y las iglesias afirmamos que el dador y sustentador de la vida es nuestro Señor Jesucristo, el que sana nuestros cuerpos y almas, el que sana todas nuestras dolencias, el que rescata del hoyo nuestras vidas y nos corona de favores y misericordia. (Sal. 103:3-4).

I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. (John 10:10)

When approaching the issue of health and wellbeing, we as Christians and churches affirm that the giver and sustainer of life is our Lord Jesus Christ, the healer of our bodies and souls, the one who heals our diseases, who redeems our life from the pit and crowns us with love and compassion (Ps. 103:3-4).

Entonces Dios dijo: “Hagamos al hombre a nuestra imagen, conforme a nuestra semejanza” (Génesis 1:26)

“Porque he aquí que yo creo cielos nuevos y tierra nueva” en los que la vida, la justicia y la paz sean posibles para todos

(Isaías 65:17-25)

‘Behold I create new heavens in which life, justice and peace are possible for all’.

(Isaiah  65:17-25)

Indigenous Peoples are created with God-given identities that are beautiful.  God was present in their lands and among their peoples before colonizers arrived. When Christians brought the Bible, Indigenous People recognized the voice of their Creator in Jesus’ teachings. They did not hear a call to reject their identities.

Then God said, ‘Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness (Genesis 1:26)

The World Council of Churches, at its 11th assembly, in Karlsruhe, Germany, abhors the perpetuation of all forms of racism, xenophobia and related discriminations against humanity and the pervasive suffering it causes. 

"The Things That Make For Peace: Moving the World to Reconciliation and Unity", Statement of the WCC 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany

Statement from the International Virtual Ecumenical Partners Conference for Peace and Security in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, held on 29 October 2021.

The World Council of Churches (WCC), ACT Alliance and the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) present their condolences to all Lebanese people who lost their loved ones in the catastrophic explosion that ripped through the heart of Beirut on 4 August 2020.

The Executive Committee of the World Council of Churches, meeting by video conference on 20-24 July 2020, takes special note of a number of situations of concern that have been brought to its attention in Nigeria. Nigeria is one of the WCC’s priority countries in the context of the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace, and Africa’s most populous nation, with many diverse communities of faith, and a vibrant church and ecumenical life.

El Comité Ejecutivo del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias, reunido por videoconferencia, los días 20 a 24 de julio de 2020, toma especial nota de una serie de situaciones preocupantes que han sido señaladas a su atención en relación con Nigeria. Nigeria es uno de los países prioritarios del CMI en el marco de la peregrinación de justicia y paz, además de la nación más poblada de África, con una gran diversidad de comunidades religiosas, y una dinámica vida eclesial y ecuménica.

Approved by the participants of the International Seminar on the Ecumenical Diaconal Ministry of North/South Korea
4-5 March 2019, Seoul

Statement by WCC Executive Committee, November 2018

Statement by WCC Executive Committee, November 2018

The WCC Central Committee encourages the study and adoption of the principles and practices of active non-violence, as the most legitimate and appropriate means of countering discrimination and oppression and of breaking the cycle of violence.

Truth, Healing and Transformation, 20-21 June 2016

Statement by the participants of the consultation organized by the WCC and the South African Council of Churches.