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January 1, 2021

International Day of Human Fraternity declared by UN

An International Day of Human Fraternity is to be observed on 4 February each year, starting in 2021.
September 19, 2020

WCC offers Rosh Hashanah greetings to Jewish communities across the globe

The World Council of Churches has sent greetings to Jewish people across the world at Rosh Hashanah.
August 10, 2020

Churches call for end to violence in South Sudan

THe World Council of Churches has joined the South Sudan Council of Churches and the All Africa Conference of Churches in condemning recent violent killings of innocent people in South Sudan, and called to an end to brutality in the country.
May 19, 2020

Norwegian church leaders call for protection for Amazonian people during COVID-19,

Norwegian churches have added their voice to the chorus of concern for the people of the Amazon as the coronavirus spreads.
May 3, 2020

Online conference calls for 'an economy of life' in a time of pandemic

A series of two e-conferences have brought together some 25 participants to reflect on the socio-economic-ecological impacts of the COVID-19 crisis and how it offers the world an opportunity to rethink and reshape financial and economic systems so that these give priority to ensuring and investing in the health and well-being of communities and the planet.
March 19, 2020

Church of Sweden releases new bishops’ missive on the climate

Bishops from the Church of Sweden have issue a new missive on the climate emergency that combines scientific knowledge with pastoral care, theology and specific appeals.
February 18, 2020

WCC emphasises accurate information in coronavirus outbreak

As coronavirus affects "one human family", the World Council of Churches emphasises accurate information and practicing prevention.
January 22, 2020

Ecumenical Water Network invites pilgrimage of water justice in Pacific region

The pre-launch of the Lenten campaign 'Seven Weeks for Water' was held in Suva, Fiji, on 21 January 2020, under the theme 'A Pilgrimage of Water Justice in the Pacific Region'.
January 9, 2020

WCC leaders reiterate need for US and Iran to step back from escalating conflict

In the aftermath of armed attacks by both the US and Iran, the World Council of Churches has called for restraint and de-escalation of the confrontation.
December 4, 2019

Moltmann reflects on spirit of truth in a post-truth era

Dr Jürgen Moltmann reflected on the theme of 'the spirit of truth' in a post-truth era at the opening of his public lecture at the headquarters of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Geneva.