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Interreligious vigil in Geneva marks a year of suffering

A vigil held in Geneva, Interreligious Recollection–A Year of Suffering,” on 7 October at the historic St Pierre Cathedral drew reflections on a date that marked the beginning of a new period of tragic violence in the Middle East. 

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 childrens rights to unity, communication strategies and health and healing to the Middle East.

A reflection on the commemoration of Helena

Helena, along with her son Constantine the Great, the first Christian Roman Emperor, are widely venerated as saints, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church. Most Orthodox churches will contain an icon showing both Constantine and Helena and, in between them, held by both, a cross, probably representing the True Cross” – the one on which Jesus was crucified. 

Faith and labour organizations forge new paths in just transitions

In a consultation titled "Care is work, work is care," representatives from the World Council of Churches (WCC), Roman Catholic Church, and the International Labour Organisation convened in Rome to foster a global transformative community. The meeting aimed to address urgent labour issues intensified by the polycrisis of climate change, economic instability, and geopolitical tensions.

WCC general secretary's sermon at United Methodist General Conference, Ecumenical Service (30 April 2024)

What is God calling Christians and the Christian Church to do today? Whose and what voices are we listening to?” asked Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in his sermon at the ecumenical worship of the General Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC) on 30 April, in Charlotte, North Carolina (US). 

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A table with space for everyone

Under the theme “That the World May Know”, the Global Christian Forum (GCF) kicks off its Fourth Global Gathering, in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday, 16 April.