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January 18, 2018

WCC says Jerusalem's future 'must be a shared one'

General Secretary of the World Council of Churches says, “The future of Jerusalem must be a shared one. It cannot be the exclusive possession of one faith over against the others, or of one people over against the other.
January 3, 2017

Churches chief to have voice at world economic summit

The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches will participate in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos from 17-20 January 2017.
January 1, 2017

WCC condemns New Year terror attack in Istanbul

The World Council of Churches has condemned the latest terrorist attack against people in Istanbul celebrating the New Year.
December 9, 2016

'Together we are stronger', says WCC chief in Bethlehem

Speaking in Bethlehem the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches has reflected on the light from the very first Christmas in the very same town, and what that light means in a global search for just peace.
September 24, 2016

Expert focus on religious freedom, literacy and diplomacy

Advancement of religious literacy and religious literacy in international diplomacy is increasingly needed, an expert panel on religious freedom and international diplomacy declared this week.
April 27, 2016

WCC panel discusses ideas on European identity

A panel of religious leaders, policymakers and journalists met on 20 April 2016 at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva to discuss questions including the idea of a 'European identity' and the contributions made by faith communities and secularism.
February 15, 2015

International church bodies welcome Ukraine peace moves

International church bodies have welcomed the ceasefire agreement for eastern Ukraine negotiated in Minsk and announced recently.
February 12, 2015

Christians in Asia strengthen commitment to collaboration

Two major ecumenical Christian bodies in Asia have new leaders and will looking to extend the work of justice and peace in the region
February 4, 2015

Churches condemn annulling of Dominican citizenship rights

A court decision annulling the citizenship of some 200,000 Dominicans of Haitian ancestry has been condemned by church leaders.
February 3, 2015

Richard von Weizsäcker: a voice for justice and peace

Former German President Richard von Weizsäcker, died on 31 January 2015. He was 94 years old. "He will be remembered for his voice of justice and peace," said the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches.