The Christmas story invites us to “meditate about Christian life in today’s world” – WCC Christmas message
The Christmas story invites us to “meditate about Christian life in today’s world”, the acting head of the World Council of Churches has said in a Christmas message. “Ours are times in which the pandemic has catalysed the risks of the climate emergency, the systemic inequalities between rich and poor, and widespread gender-based violence,” said Rev […]
Religious leaders can play a key role during coronavirus vaccine roll-out, says WCC head
Religious leaders can play a critical role in sustaining public trust in the coronavirus vaccine roll-out, the acting general secretary of the World Council of Churches said this week. Rev Prof Dr Ioan Sauca, who himself has already received a COVID-19 vaccine in Switzerland, said in a statement that “[r]eligious leaders of all faiths play […]
World Council of Churches to livestream prayer service for World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel
The World Council of Churches is holding a special online prayer service as the annual World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel kicks off. The week, which started Sunday and runs until 21st September – the International Day of Prayer for Peace, is being run this year under the theme of ‘Creative Solidarity in Common […]