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6th Meeting of the Ecumenical Panel on a New International Financial and Economic Architecture (NIFEA)

25 - 27 March 2025

The Ecumenical Panel on NIFEA will convene for its 6th meeting to address the growing global economic inequality, climate catastrophe, and explore alternative economic systems in this Jubilee year. This collaborative effort between the World Council of Churches, World Communion of Reformed Churches, Lutheran World Federation, World Methodist Council, and Council for World Mission brings together experts in economics, finance, sociology, and theology to chart a path toward a more just and sustainable economic architecture.

Geneva, Switzerland
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Des responsables d’Église se rassemblent pour appeler à une économie juste pour toutes et tous

Tandis que les inégalités économiques atteignent des niveaux alarmants, des responsables religieux, des économistes et des défenseuses et défenseurs de la justice vont se réunir pour la 6e réunion du Groupe œcuménique sur une nouvelle architecture financière et économique internationale (NAFEI) du 25 au 27 mars à Genève. Organisée par le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) en collaboration avec la Communion mondiale d’Églises réformées, la Fédération luthérienne mondiale, le Conseil méthodiste mondial et le Conseil pour la mission mondiale, cette réunion portera sur les réformes économiques urgentes pour un avenir plus juste et plus durable.

18 March 2025
Interview
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Sylvia Raulo honored with Cross of St Henry by Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland

Sylvia Raulo, who has been seconded by the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission to work with the World Council of Churches, was honored with the Cross of St Henry by Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. Awarded once annually to one person, the Cross of St Henry is the highest ecclesiastical decoration of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland.

Raulo took time to reflect on the award and her inspiration for her work in pursuit of Christian unity and a just world. 

17 March 2025
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Global church leaders will convene to call for just economy for all

As economic inequality reaches alarming levels, faith leaders, economists, and justice advocates will gather for the 6th Meeting of the Ecumenical Panel on a New International Financial and Economic Architecture (NIFEA) from 25-27 March in Geneva. Organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC) in collaboration with the World Communion of Reformed Churches, Lutheran World Federation, World Methodist Council, and Council for World Mission, the meeting will focus on urgent economic reforms for a more just and sustainable future.

13 March 2025
Interview
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Justice climatique: les Églises dénonceront-elles la négligence criminelle?

Professeure à l’université de Willamette à Salem (Oregon), aux États-Unis, Susan Lea Smith siège à la Commission des Églises pour la justice climatique et le développement durable du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE). Elle livre ses réflexions sur la manière dont les Églises pourraient – et devraient – s’investir dans les contentieux liés au climat dans le cadre de leur quête de justice climatique.

13 March 2025
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Pope Francis

Webinar: The Bishop of Rome and Christian Unity

18 March 2025

In the lead-up to the WCC 6th World Conference on Faith and Order under the theme “Where Now for Visible Unity?”, Faith and Order, in collaboration with Christian World Communions (CWCs), is organizing a series of webinars to explore key theological, ecclesiological, and missional questions relevant to contemporary Christian unity. 

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Opening gathering for the Indigenous peoples’ pre-assembly to the World Council of Churches 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany, Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

Le COE publie un rapport sur les spiritualités autochtones, les droits fonciers et la justice climatique

Le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) publie un rapport intitulé Indigenous Spiritualities, Land Rights, and Climate Justice (Spiritualités autochtones, droits fonciers et justice climatique, non traduit). Édité par Lori Ransom, consultante auprès du COE pour les populations autochtones, ce rapport s’apparente à une plateforme où s’expriment les voix claires, pressantes et vitales des populations autochtones face à la catastrophe climatique que nous vivons.

06 March 2025
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“Joint Interfaith Statement to the Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.”

As people of faith representing diverse traditions, united in our common belief in the sanctity of life and the pursuit of justice, peace, and human dignity, we commend the States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) for your historic commitment and leadership in working toward a world without nuclear weapons. Each signature and ratification affirming this Treaty is an act of courage and beacon of hope, and we applaud you.

06 March 2025
Commission on International Affairs
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Opening gathering for the Indigenous peoples’ pre-assembly to the World Council of Churches 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe, Germany, Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

WCC releases Indigenous Spiritualities, Land Rights, and Climate Justice report

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has released a seminar report entitled Indigenous Spiritualities, Land Rights, and Climate Justice. Edited by Lori Ransom, WCC indigenous peoples consultant, the report serves as a platform for the clear, urgent, and much-needed voices of Indigenous peoples to expose the climate catastrophe through which we are living.

05 March 2025