Category - kobia

Right to food crucial, says world churches leader

agency reporter — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:35:58 +0100

As the global food crisis continues to unfold and impact on the poorest, World Council of Churches general secretary the Rev Dr Samuel Kobia has called on international institutions and governments to move into swift action.

WCC spells out the international action needed on Zimbabwe

agency reporter — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:36:09 +0100

After "what can be described as a façade election", the World Council of Churches has called for global action and the protection of Zimbabweans "against increased and continued violence".

WCC leader and Pope seek dialogue and cooperation

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:41:16 +0000

For the first time, a general secretary of the World Council of Churches has taken part with a pope in a Rome service to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which ended last week, recalling the centenary of this initiative born in the United States in 1908.

World churches chief urges Annapolis to stay on course for peace

staff writers — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:53:59 +0000

Good faith, multilateral participation and adherence to the rule of law are essential if the Annapolis Middle East Conference starting today is to be a success, World Council of Churches' chief Dr Samuel Kobia has written to the key participants.

WCC chief calls for international pressure on Philippines abuses

agency reporter — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:35:29 +0000

In face of "escalating human rights violations," the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary the Rev Dr Samuel Kobia has announced stronger ecumenical advocacy efforts to bring the Philippines under international scrutiny.

Dialogue highlights role of faith in global peacemaking

staff writers — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:37:26 +0100

At a high-profile interfaith dialogue for peace in Naples, Italy, earlier this week, gathered religious and political leaders and intellectuals from five continents committed themselves to tackling the causes of global conflict.

World churches leader in solidarity visit to Korea hostage families

staff writers — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:13:41 +0100

In a gesture of support toward the families of the Korean hostages being held by the Taliban in Afghanistan, the Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) and a Methodist minister from Kenya, visited them yesterday while on a trip to Korea.

Poverty is Africa's new colonialism, says churches' chief

staff writers — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:40:33 +0100

In order to fight poverty, Africa needs to mobilize similar efforts to those rallied against colonialism, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Dr Samuel Kobia has told Tanzanian church leaders.

WCC leader calls for peaceful, non-aggressive evangelism

staff writers — Wed, 02 May 2007 00:22:25 +0100

The head of the World Council of Churches says that the Gospel needs to be announced in a non-domineering and peaceful way to a divided and violent world. He urges learning lessons from the past.

World churches chief to visit Britain and Ireland

staff writers — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 09:30:57 +0100

The head of the World Council of Churches will visit churches, faith initiatives and ecumenical bodies in Britain and Ireland in April-May. He will meet both enthusiasm and the struggle of post-Christendom.