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9 Jan 2013

Complexities of current Jewish-Christian dialogue highlighted

Core religious issues of Jewish-Christian relations intertwine with complex current political realities, says Dr Clare Amos from the World Council of Churches.
6 Jan 2013

Marginalised communities reflect on WCC assembly theme

The new issue of The Ecumenical Review features reflections from marginalised communities on the theme of the upcoming World Council of Churches 10th Assembly.
18 Dec 2012

World church concern expressed for Connecticut shooting communities

The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches has assured the people of Sandy Hook and Newtown of global prayers and concern for them.
15 Dec 2012

Protection of uprooted people is integral to religions, says WCC

The WCC has welcomed the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees dialogue on faith communities and protection of displaced peoples.
14 Dec 2012

US blockade on Cuba halts major Latin American church gathering

The United States economic blockade against Cuba has forced the postponement of the 6th General Assembly of the Latin American Council of Churches
13 Dec 2012

Guatemala struggles for democratic reform and transitional justice

Economic, political and social well-being in Guatemala is still at risk 16 years after the country's peace accord, an ecumenical delegation has noted.
12 Dec 2012

African churches seek to be agents of change and transformation

Churches in Africa have a great capacity to inspire their members to be agents of change and transformation, says Dr Isabel Apawo Phiri.
11 Dec 2012

WCC seeks young communicators to work for its 2013 assembly

The World Council of Churches wants young communication professionals to work for its upcoming 2013 Assembly in the Republic of Korea.
10 Dec 2012

Faith leaders cite ethics and prayer in struggle against climate change

Ethical behaviour and prayer are vital tools in the struggle against climate change, according to an interfaith panel at the COP18/CMP8 Doha meeting.
9 Dec 2012

Face injustice within as well as without, churches told

Churches "cannot challenge injustice if they cannot recognise its entrenched presence within the church itself,” a WCC working group has said.

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