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Conference on artificial intelligence opens with profound question: “What is truth?”

The European Christian Internet Conference (ECIC) opened on 9 September under the theme “What is truth? Ethical and Practical Issues in the use of Artificial Intelligence,” drawing an array of speakers with diverse insights on a rapidly-changing world.

10 September 2024

Feature story

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WCC welcomes diverse array of visitors

The World Council of Churches (WCC) hosted a diverse array of visitors from across the world last week, engaging in discussions on topic ranging from children’s rights to unity, communication strategies and health and healing to the Middle East.

09 September 2024

Interview

Churches contribute to prevention and treatment of mpox

In August, the World Council of Churches (WCC) called on faith communities to work alongside governments and wider civil society to overcome the mpox outbreak. Dr Manoj Kurian, director of the WCC Commission of the Churches on Health and Healing, offered an update on how churches are contributing to the prevention and treatment of mpox.

04 September 2024

Feature story

After the G20 Interfaith Forum: looking ahead at pathways toward hope

As faith leaders digest the complex discussions and ideas generated during the 2024 G20 Interfaith Forum and International Partnership on Religion and Sustainable Development Forum in August, common threads have begun to emerge that point to pathways of hope and global cooperation.

04 September 2024

Interview

On International Day Against Nuclear Tests, WCC shares perspective from Kiribati

As the International Day Against Nuclear Tests is observed on 29 August, World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission of the Churches on International Affairs director Peter Prove, who visited the Pacific island nation of Kiribati in July, shares a perspective on the nuclear testing legacy.

29 August 2024

Feature story

In Uganda, young champions are changing mindsets about living with HIV

Three events led by the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Uganda brought forth interfaith leaders, families and young people who shared their stories—and came away with key tools they need to help eradicate HIV and erase stigma.

28 August 2024

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Thousands in Beit Fajjar and Marah Rabah face life-draining economic crush

Maisara Billo is hurting right along with the 17,000 people who live in Beit Fajjar and Marah Rabah.

27 August 2024

News

WCC hosts general secretary of United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries

The World Council of Churches (WCC) hosted Roland Fernandes, general secretary of the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries and UMCOR, Higher Education, and Ministry (UMGBGM), for a collaborative visit and dialogue on 18-20 August.

22 August 2024

News

ÖRK ruft Glaubensgemeinschaften zu Einsatz für Bewältigung von Mpox-Ausbruch auf

Der Ökumenische Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) ruft die Glaubensgemeinschaften in der Welt auf, mit Regierungen und der breiteren Zivilgesellschaft zusammenzuarbeiten, um den Mpox-Ausbruch zu meistern.

21 August 2024

News

2 March 2017, Ma Mafefooane Valley, Lesotho: The Male Surgical Ward. Saint Joseph’s Hospital is a district hospital in the Ma Mafefooane Valley in Lesotho. The hospital was established in 1937 and is run as a Roman Catholic non-profit institution by the Christian Health Association of Lesotho. As a district hospital, it offers comprehensive healthcare including male, female, paediatric, Tuberculosis and maternity care. It is closely linked with the neighbouring Roma College of Nursing, which runs on similar

Churches and church health organizations in Africa on alert as mpox spreads

Churches in Africa remained alert as the mpox disease spread in parts of the continent, prompting international health organizations to declare it a health emergency.

20 August 2024

Feature story

WCC consultation in Malawi promotes HIV treatment, prevention

The World Council of Churches (WCC), in partnership with UNAIDS and the University of Blantyre Synod, offered a two-day consultation in Malawi that underscored the importance of churches’ support for accurate information, de-stigmatization, and treatment for HIV.

20 August 2024

News

WCC mourns loss of Waldensian pastor and theologian Paolo Ricca

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is mourning the loss and celebrating the life of Waldensian pastor and theologian Paolo Ricca.

20 August 2024

News

WCC calls faith communities to work to overcome Mpox outbreak

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is calling on faith communities to work alongside governments and wider civil society to overcome the Mpox outbreak.

19 August 2024

Document

Statement: public statement

Faith Communities called to work alongside governments and wider civil society to overcome the Mpox outbreak

19 August 2024

General Secretary

Blog post

Older, earlier with HIV

You’re unnecessarily worried,” the psychiatrist responded. “You are just getting older. Everyone struggles with remembering things at your age.”

14 August 2024

Rev. Christo Greyling

News

On International Youth Day, young people send clear message: we are strong peace-builders

On 12 August, young people across the world participated in the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical International Youth Day, which convened under the theme "Journey of Justice, Peace, and Unity: A Call to End Violence." The online event highlighted the experiences and resilience of young people and children living amidst conflict, emphasizing the urgent need for peace and support.

14 August 2024

News

WCC commission release a message for “A call for cross-generational action on the Mental Health of Youth"

A working group of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission of the Churches on Health and Healing has released a message “A call for cross-generational action on the Mental Health of Youth.”

12 August 2024

Document

Message

A Call for cross-generational action on the Mental Health of Youth

12 August 2024

Joint Working Group

Event

Flyer for Ecumenical International Youth Day with african young men holding up banners with words "hope" and "peace"

Ecumenical International Youth Day 2024

12 August 2024

On August 12th, the United Nations observes International Youth Day. Since 2019, the World Council of Churches has introduced its own Ecumenical International Youth Day through the Youth Engagement desk. Throughout the years, the EIYD has addressed pertinent social issues for young people, such as mental health, issues with indigenous groups, and climate justice. Last year's theme focused on Young People’s Voices from the War zones.

Online Event- CET time zone

Event

Ecumenical International Youth Day 2024

12 August 2024

Online Event- CET time zone