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Pope Francis, ecumenical prophet of mercy, dies at age 88

The world today learned of the death of Pope Francis, the bishop of Rome and leader of the world’s 1.37 billion Catholics.

21 April 2025

News

WCC roots trace back to 1925 Stockholm Conference—and decades before

Bishop Dr Jonas Jonson, bishop emeritus of the diocese of Strängnäs in the Church of Sweden, and Dr Birgitta Rubenson visited the World Council Churches 8-10 April.

11 April 2025

News

Visit of the Church of Sweden General Secretary, Ms Camilla Asp

Church of Sweden delegation visits WCC

A delegation from the Church of Sweden, let by its general secretary Camilla Asp, visited the World Council of Churches (WCC) from 9-10 April.

11 April 2025

Blog post

Approaching the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (16 June 2025): a reflection by an Orthodox non-theologian

This year, 2025, the global ecumenical family is commemorating the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, a significant event that shaped the theological foundations of Christianity and issued 20 decrees that still impact church discourse and practice today.

08 April 2025

Dr Theodora Issa

Document

Lecture - Speech

The enthronement speech of His Beatitude John, Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania

“To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” (Rev.1:5-6). “ I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, And I will glorify Your name forevermore. For great is Your mercy toward me, And You have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol” (Psalms 86:12-13).

03 April 2025

Member church

Document

Lecture - Speech

Prophetic Theology, Prophetic Church – in Times of Multiple Crises

By Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata.

28 March 2025

WCC Programmes

News

Ms Katie Reimer, Executive Director World Day of Prayer International Committee (WDPIC

WCC shares insights on digital archives, gender justice with head of World Day of Prayer International Committee

Katie Reimer, executive director of the World Day of Prayer International Committee, visited the World Council of Churches (WCC) on 25-26 March to learn more about WCC Communications, library and archives, Ecumenical Institute at Bossey, and the Just Community of Women and Men programme.

27 March 2025

Feature story

African Orthodox theologian reflects on Nicaea Council 1700th anniversary

An African Orthodox theologian underlined the significance of the 1700th anniversary of the first Council of Nicaea, and the importance of African Christianity, as activities marking the historical event gain momentum across the world.

19 March 2025

News

GETI 2025 preparations progressing with active engagement from International Planning Group

Preparations for the Global Ecumenical Theological Institute (GETI) 2025 are advancing, with various working groups actively shaping the program.

12 March 2025

Interview

Emma Van Dorp reflects on how young people will be involved in 2025 commemorations

Emma Van Dorp, from the Confederation of Switzerland, Eglise Protestante de Genève, is a member of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Young People in the Ecumenical Movement.

04 March 2025

Document

Lecture - Speech

Address of the WCC general secretary at the JC2033 Global Gathering in Geneva

Address of the World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay at the Unity NIghts of the JC2033 Global Gathering in Geneva, Switzerland, 27 February 2025.

28 February 2025

General Secretary

Feature story

WCC Central Committee Potsdam, worship service celebrated in Berlin for the launch of the Decade to overcome Violence, Sunday 4 February 2001, Photo: WCC

Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, an Orthodox Hierarch of International Recognition

Upon the admission of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania to “Evangelismos” Hospital in Athens at the beginning of January 2025, expressions of widespread acceptance and appreciation emerged from people of all educational backgrounds and ages, from various societal circles (ecclesiastical, academic, political, journalistic), as well as from international inter-Christian and interfaith communities and beyond.

27 February 2025

News

A symbol of the trinity, cross and resurrection decorates the pulpit in the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem.

Webinar explores deep—and complex—meaning of shared celebration of Easter

A webinar on 13 February brought together people from different traditions to reflect on how a shared celebration of Easter can unite Christians worldwide in their common faith in the resurrected Christ.

14 February 2025

Blog post

The first in-person meeting for the WCC Youth Commission, Manila, Philippines.

From generation to generation

The mountaintop is a holy place. The valleys below are distant, and the weight of daily life feels momentarily lifted. In scripture, it’s where humanity and the divine meet: Moses conversed with God amidst fire and cloud on Sinai; Elijah heard the still small voice on Horeb; Jesus transfigured in the presence of his disciples, his face shining like the sun.

30 January 2025

Ruth Mathen

Document

Letter

WCC Pastoral letter to the Orthodox Church of Albania

Pastoral letter from the WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay to the Orthodox Church of Albania upon the death of His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania.

27 January 2025

General Secretary

News

His Beatitude Anastasios, Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania, Photo: Peter Williams/WCC

Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana dies at 95

Anastasios Yannoulatos, Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania, died in Athens, Greece, on 25 January 2025 at age 95.

25 January 2025

News

WCC extends condolences upon passing of Rev. Dr William G. Rusch

The World Council of Churches extended condolences upon the passing of Rev. Dr William G. Rusch, an internationally recognized scholar and champion of ecumenism who taught at Yale Divinity School for many years. Rusch died on 16 January at the age of 87.

24 January 2025

News

Rev. Prof. Dr Angela Berlis receives Lambeth Cross

Rev. Prof. Dr Angela Berlis, a member of the World Council of Churches Commission on Faith and Order, has received the Lambeth Cross for Ecumenism.

16 January 2025

Feature story

Developing a “global history” of the Council of Nicaea can broaden ecumenical dialogue

In commemorating the 1700th anniversary in 2025 of the Council of Nicaea, a wider view of early Christian history than that often used within western Protestantism can help promote global ecumenical discussion, according to Rev. Prof. Dr Martin Illert, programme executive for Faith and Order at the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Geneva.

15 January 2025

Event

Stewards programme 2025

14 - 26 June 2025

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.

Johannesburg, South Africa