Delegates to a World Council of Churches gathering have noted Christianity's significant growth in the global South, and the need for better partnerships.

The World Council of Churches has expressed admiration for Dr Rowan Williams' significant contribution to the ecumenical movement over several years.

An ecumenical church-based body has given evidence to the European Council about the abuse of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

The key role of young people in recent Arab transformations was a recurrent theme for a recent World Council of Churches Christian-Muslim consultation.