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20260608-MASGraduation-WCC-deFombelle-30 — From left: H.E. Archbishop Dr Vicken Aykazian, vice moderator of the WCC central committee; Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, WCC general secretary; Rev. Merlyn Hyde Riley, vice moderator of the WCC central committee; and Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford Strohm, moderator of the WCC central committee.

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WCC executive committee closes after time of drawing together in hope

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Participants of the ECIC conference at the Vatican Media offices — Participants of the 30th annual gathering of the European Christian Internet Conference (ECIC) in Rome visited Vatical Media headquarters and were introduced to the Pope Leo XIV’s recently published encyclical letter Magnifica Humanitas, addressing the protection of humanity in the era of artificial intelligence.

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From prompts to prayers: Christian communicators explore AI and authentic spirituality at ECIC in Rome

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Rev. Dirk Gevers

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How can churches create space to engage with the Bible? Rev. Dirk Gevers reflects

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Notre-Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg.

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Global Fund gathering in Luxembourg underscores international solidarity in health

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A bronze sculpture titled “Mélancolie” shows a seated human figure on a bench, bent forward with arms resting on its knees. The body is hollow, with no torso, and the head droops from the arching shoulders, giving a sense of sadness and emptiness. The statue is placed on grass near Lake Geneva, with the Jet d’Eau fountain spraying water high in the background and the city visible across the lake. — Sculture « Mélancolie » by Albert György in Geneva.

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Portuguese, Spanish translations available for HIV, Migration, and Forced Displacement: What Can the Churches Do?

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New handbook launched to explore “digital theology” in faith and practice

A new publication has been launched offering insights and resources on the intertwined nature of digital technology and human experience from the standpoint of Christian theology.

17 June 2026
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WCC sends message of hope and unity to Reformed Church in America

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended greetings to the Reformed Church in America 2026 General Synod, affirming the importance of shared Christian witness, prayer, and cooperation in addressing the challenges facing the world today.

16 June 2026
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WCC expresses gratitude for service of outgoing general secretary, United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed deep gratitude to Rev. Norbert Stephens for his service as general secretary of the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.

16 June 2026
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Global Fund gathering in Luxembourg underscores international solidarity in health

A high-level working lunch with Members of Parliament, organized in Luxembourg by Friends of The Global Fund Europe, acknowledged that the contribution of Luxembourg to the Global Fund is an example of international solidarity and commitment for Europe and for the world.

16 June 2026
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Portuguese, Spanish translations available for HIV, Migration, and Forced Displacement: What Can the Churches Do?

Portuguese and Spanish translations are now available for the publication HIV, Migration, and Forced Displacement: What Can the Churches Do?

16 June 2026
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WCC signs joint civil society statement on AI in warfare

The World Council of Churches has signed a statement on AI in warfare that calls on tech companies and states to halt the use of AI systems in military kill chains, including AI decision-support systems, target generation systems, remote biometric surveillance, and multimodal AI models such as large language models.

15 June 2026

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WCC executive committee closes after time of drawing together in hope

The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee closed its online meeting on 12 June after spending five days mapping the future, praying in unity, and drawing together in hope.

12 June 2026
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When a friend in Rome beats AI

Valter Hugo Muniz

Before leaving for Rome to attend ECIC30, the 30th European Christian Internet Conference, I looked at the travel instructions the organizers had shared. They were transparently AI-generated: practical, complete, and technically correct on how to get from the airport to Casa La Salle, the conference venue.

17 June 2026
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From prompts to prayers: Christian communicators explore AI and authentic spirituality at ECIC in Rome

Church communicators from across Europe gathered in Rome from 10-12 June for the 30th edition of the European Christian Internet Conference (ECIC), exploring the theme “From prompts to prayers: AI and authentic spirituality.” The conference examined how churches can engage with artificial intelligence while safeguarding human dignity and fostering authentic community.

17 June 2026
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How can churches create space to engage with the Bible? Rev. Dirk Gevers reflects

Rev. Dirk Gevers is secretary general of the United Bible Societies (UBS). He took time to reflect on the recently released UBS statement, “The Bible for Tomorrow: A Global Commitment to Future Christian Generations,” and why it’s important for churches to create spaces in which people across the world can engage with the Bible.

17 June 2026
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In a polarized world, visible unity of Christians more urgent than ever

At a time when a world order based on international law rather than the law of the strongest is being undermined, the visible unity of Christians takes on a new significance, according to French theologian Rev. Dr Marc Boss, a member of the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches (WCC).

16 June 2026
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WCC, Caritas, World Vision launch “Give your loaves and fish”

The World Council of Churches (WCC), Caritas Internationalis, and World Vision International marked World Hunger Day online on 9 June with the launch of “Give your loaves and fish” – the Prayer and Action Against Hunger Coalition’s 2026 campaign. The church-by-church mobilization began in Latin America, led by World Vision and is now spreading worldwide through the coalition.

16 June 2026

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