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April 26, 2014

Ecumenical consultation urges elimination of human trafficking

A communiqué adopted at a World Council of Churches consultation this month calls for serious action on trafficking.
April 24, 2014

Baptisms mutually recognised in European and American churches

A spate of European and North American church bodies are entering agreements recognising each other’s baptisms.
April 21, 2014

World churches' body expresses solidarity with Palestinian prisoners

The general secretary of the WCC has expressed solidarity with 5,000 Palestinian men, women and children in Israeli jails.
April 18, 2014

Palestinian displacement blocking 'just peace', churches tell EU

Two major church-related development networks have condemned the forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank
April 17, 2014

Churches offer prayers for situation in Ukraine

Prayers for peace in Ukraine, and for the success of talks, have been requested by the Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit from the WCC.
April 14, 2014

Norwegian churches face challenges of the future

The General Secretary of the WCC has addressed the theme “Free to speak, believe and serve” at the Synod of the Church of Norway.
April 12, 2014

WCC announces global consultation on Korean peninsula

The World Council of Churches has announced a major consultation on peace, reconciliation and reunification of the Korean peninsula.
April 10, 2014

Human trafficking 'brings shame to humanity', churches told

At an ecumenical consultation, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons has noted that human trafficking is on the rise across the globe.
April 9, 2014

World churches' chief meets with Korean church leaders

The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches is currently in the Republic of Korea, visiting the country’s WCC member churches and ecumenical partners.
April 7, 2014

World Council of Churches calls for more action on arms trade

The WCC has welcomed ratification of the world’s first Arms Trade Treaty, a year after it was adopted by the UN General Assembly, but wants more action.