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November 27, 2013

WCC General Secretary welcomes Iran nuclear agreement

World Council of Churches General Secretary the Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit has welcomed the interim agreement between Iran and six world powers.
November 16, 2013

Theological students affirm future of the ecumenical movement

Participants in the Global Ecumenical Theological Institute, part of the WCC assembly, “believe in the future of the ecumenical movement.”
November 14, 2013

WCC expresses solidarity with people of the Philippines

The World Council of Churches has issued a message of solidarity to victims of the typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
November 12, 2013

Handbook on Orthodox churches and ecumenism received

Orthodox and ecumenical scholars presented the Orthodox Handbook on Theological Education and Ecumenism at the World Council of Churches 10th Assembly.
November 11, 2013

Nobel Prize peace activist addresses world churches

Leymah Gbowee spoke at the WCC 10th Assembly Peace Plenary, which featured stories, images and signs of hope for justice and peace.
November 10, 2013

First woman and African moderator elected to world churches' body

Dr Agnes Abuom of Nairobi, from the Anglican Church of Kenya, has been elected Moderator of the WCC governing body.
November 10, 2013

WCC ends with call to join justice and peace journey

“Join the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace” is the title of the Message of the 10th Assembly of the World Council of Churches.
November 10, 2013

Decisions, reflections, prayers close the WCC assembly

The World Council of Churches (WCC) 10th Assembly in Busan, Republic of Korea, concluded on 8 November.
November 7, 2013

Focus of global churches turns to justice and HIV-AIDS

Following reflections from around the world on Christian unity, Asia and mission, the WCC assembly plenary on 6 November highlighted struggles for justice.
November 7, 2013

WCC participants back Jeju's struggle against naval base

WCC Assembly participants have visited Jeju Island in an act of solidarity with those protesting about the building of a naval base there.