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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.
November 6, 2013

'Safe space' at WCC listens to pain of sexual minorities

A 'safe space' created for dialogue on human sexuality featured stories of pain, exclusion and violence at the WCC Assembly.
November 6, 2013

South Sudan looks to change beyond independence

On 9 July 2011, South Sudan became the world’s newest nation. Today it is estimated to be home to more than 11 million people and is geographically one of the larger countries in Africa. The Sudanese churches have been part of the struggle and aspiration for peace and security, reports J. Ayana McCalman. But in a land rich in natural resources, there is also a need to address the humanitarian situation and significant human needs.
November 6, 2013

An ecumenical gain for and from the Armenian Church

It was a real pleasure for me to learn that the WCC 10th General Assembly in Busan, South Korea, elected HH Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians at Holy Etchmiadzin in Armenia, as one of its new co-presidents.
November 5, 2013

Assembly hears advocates of just-peace in Palestine and Israel

WCC Assembly participants have been learning about the reality of living in Palestinian occupied territory, through images, presentation and conversations.
November 5, 2013

Migrant women in search of economic and social stability

The experiences and voices of a centre run by the Presbyterian Church in South Korea provide important lessons concerning the multiple insecurities felt by 'migrant wives', as the women are called, in a fast moving society. Naveen Qayyum, from Pakistan, reflects on the issues raised about migration and the experience of women at the World Council of Churches 10th Assembly meeting in Busan.
November 5, 2013

Global church representatives reflect on the path to unity

The World Council of Churches 10th Assembly has hosted a plenary session on the quest for Christian unity in a global, mixed-belief context.