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World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended congratulations to His Beatitude John, Archbishop-elect of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania.

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed deep alarm and grief over the deadly attack on Gaza carried out by Israeli forces on 17-18 March, killing more than 400 people.

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.

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed deep sorrow and grave concern over the recent tragic developments in Syria, where, according to some sources, more than 1,000 civilians, primarily from the Alawite community, have been massacred.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Staff Planning Days are underway from 3-6 March, a time during which the WCC will focus on its Strategic Plan, and streamline activities, resourcing, and cooperation around priorities for the Ecumenical Year 2025. 

On the occasion of the 85th birthday of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary and WCC moderator of the central committee Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm expressed deep gratitude in a special letter.

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay spoke at a JC2033 Unity Night global gathering on 27 February. 

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay welcomed Br Matthew, prior of the Taizé Community, as well as seven other Taizé brothers, who visited Geneva for three days this week. 

A “Pasqua Together 2025” delegation visited the World Council of Churches (WCC) on 27 February during the JC2033 International Gathering in Geneva to discuss the movement of Christians around the world who are celebrating the 2000th anniversary of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter 2033.