Orthodox churches have reaffirmed their commitment to "unity, justice and peace" at an inter-Orthodox consultation in Kos, Greece, this week.

The Patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church has called on his Russian counterpart to reconcile, after a war between the two countries in 2008.

Differences over arcane church issues are preventing Orthodox churches getting together to discuss common issues and speak with one voice on major topics.

The General Secretary of the WCC says the ecumenical body cannot take a stance on issues of sexuality and women's ordination, because of the different views among its members churches.