April 5, 2013
- Describing dramatic consequences of the Syrian civil war, Bishop Elia Toumeh of Marmarita said that when the difficulties pass, Christians must play a constructive role in the reconciliation of opposing factions for a new Syrian society.
- Describing dramatic consequences of the Syrian civil war, Bishop Elia Toumeh of Marmarita said that when the difficulties pass, Christians must play a constructive role in the reconciliation of opposing factions for a new Syrian society.
March 28, 2013
- Dr Magali do Nascimento Cunha, a Central Committee member of the World Council of Churches (WCC) and professor at the Methodist University of São Paulo, has joined Brazil’s National Truth Commission as a researcher. The commission will investigate human rights violations in Brazil that occurred between 1948 and 1988, including the years of military dictatorship in that country.
- Dr Magali do Nascimento Cunha, a Central Committee member of the World Council of Churches (WCC) and professor at the Methodist University of São Paulo, has joined Brazil’s National Truth Commission as a researcher. The commission will investigate human rights violations in Brazil that occurred between 1948 and 1988, including the years of military dictatorship in that country.
March 22, 2013
- The WCC general secretary attended the enthronement of Archbishop Justin Welby in England, expressing “heart-felt congratulations” and “profound prayers for his new ministry”.
March 21, 2013
- The WCC general secretary attended the enthronement of Archbishop Justin Welby in England, expressing “heart-felt congratulations” and “profound prayers for his new ministry”.
- The WCC general secretary has expressed support of the religious track of the Cyprus peace process.
- The WCC general secretary has expressed support of the religious track of the Cyprus peace process.
- For Asian churches, the theme of the upcoming WCC assembly is more than a prayer, a reminder to the church or harbinger of the future.
- For Asian churches, the theme of the upcoming WCC assembly is more than a prayer, a reminder to the church or harbinger of the future. The WCC 10th Assembly will be held from 30 October to 8 November, in Busan, Republic of Korea. Its theme is "God of life, lead us to justice and peace."