Olav Fyske Tveit

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20 Mar 2013

Orthodox patriarch and ecumenical visitors greet Pope Francis

Bartholomew I was the first Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople to attend a papal installation since the great schism of 1054.
26 Jan 2013

No one is meant to be excluded, churches' chief says

In the face of divisions in the church and the world, "no one has the right to exclude the other," says the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches.
20 Oct 2012

WCC chief hails importance of Second Vatican Council

The World Council of Churches has sent a warm message to the general assembly of bishops of the Catholic Church on the anniversary of the Second Vatican Council.
27 Jun 2012

WCC underscores UN responsibility for peace in Syria

The Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches has appealed to the UN to give “a stronger and clearer mandate” to Kofi Annan’s Syrian peace initiative.
29 May 2012

WCC General Secretary condemns violence in Syria

The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches has condemned the violence in Syria, expressed solidarity with the victims, and invoked prayers for peace in the country.
10 May 2012

WCC General Secretary receives 'Friend of the Armenians' award

The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches has been honoured with the 'Friend of the Armenians' award by the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America.