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WCC condemns attacks on churches in Niger
Attacks in Niger, resulting in the destruction of more than 70 churches and the killing of an undetermined number of people, were strongly condemned by the WCC. These events have come as repercussions following the Charlie Hebdo attack and the “Je suis Charlie” campaign in support of the controversial French weekly publication.
WCC condemns violent demonstrations in Kinshasa
The WCC and its member churches expressed deep concern over reports of widespread violent demonstrations in Kinshasa since 19 January.
World Evangelical Alliance(WEA) and WCC representatives explore possibilities of working together
In the light of current global realities, representatives of the World Evangelical Alliance and the WCC met from 20 to 21 January at the Chateau of Bossey, Switzerland to explore and discuss possible areas of future cooperation.
Christians around the world pray for unity
Challenged by Christians from Brazil to strive for greater respect for religious and cultural diversity, churches are reflecting together on the gospel of John as they celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
The Ecumenical Review marks 50th anniversary of Second Vatican Council
The current issue of The Ecumenical Review, a quarterly journal of the WCC, takes as its theme “Vatican II in Retrospect.”
Materials prepared by Brazilian churches emphasize unity with diversity for week of prayer
The vision of Christian unity accompanied by respect for diversity has inspired this year’s prayer materials produced in Brazil for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Metropolitan Gennadios receives honorary doctorate from the University of Athens
Metropolitan Dr Gennadios of Sassima, vice-moderator of the WCC Central Committee, has been honoured with the title of “Doctor honoris causa” from the University of Athens, Greece.
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