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Why did the emperor Constantine convoke the Council in Nicaea?

During an international conference at the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Institute at Bossey focused on the impact of the Council of Nicaea, Rev. Dr Kathleen M. Griffin presented her research on Constantine’s political motivations and its implications for historical and modern religious thought.

Protestinfo and Le Temps present WCC general secretary Jerry Pillay

The newspaper Le Temps recently published a portrait written by Protestinfo on the general secretary of the World Council of Churches, the Reverend Professor Jerry Pillay. In the article, Pillay shares stories from his childhood and also reflects on what motivates him today: his desire to heal a broken world. The article is written by journalist Lucas Vuilleumier from Protestinfo.

At World Food Day webinar, WCC urges systemic change to break the hunger cycle

The World Council of Churches (WCC) hosted a webinar addressing global hunger and food insecurity, bringing together faith representatives, nutrition experts, and social advocates who called for urgent systemic reform. The event, part of the WCC’s initiative of Land, Water, and Food Justice of the Living Planet Programme, focused on how hunger disproportionately affects marginalized communities, particularly emphasizing how gender disparities worsen food insecurity.

Celebrar la historia y avanzar hacia la unidad: 2025 será un año importante para el CMI

En 2025 se conmemorará el 1700º aniversario del primer Concilio Ecuménico, celebrado en el año 325 en Nicea, que inspiró al movimiento ecuménico moderno a trabajar en los asuntos de Fe y Constitución para lograr la unidad de la iglesia y de la humanidad. Además, en 2025 se cumplirá el centenario de la primera Conferencia Cristiana Universal sobre Vida y el Acción, celebrada en Estocolmo en 1925.

World Council of Churches opens applications for 2025 Stewards Programme

The World Council of Churches (WCC) invites young people from across the globe to apply for the 2025 Stewards Programme, scheduled to take place from 14-26 June 2025. This exciting programme offers a unique opportunity for youth ages 18-30 to engage with the global ecumenical movement and actively contribute to the work of the WCC. The deadline for applications is 30 November 2024.