WCC general secretary expresses concern over Albania Census
Written by WCC Media Tuesday, 14 May 2013 20:47
The World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit has expressed concern at the methodology and results of the Albania Census 2011. He has raised questions in regard to the reliability of the process which, he said, has implications for the rights of religious minorities and religious freedoms guaranteed in the country’s constitution.
WCC assembly to be a pilgrimage to peace and justice
Written by WCC Media Tuesday, 14 May 2013 20:35
In a ceremony at the German Protestant Kirchentag, more than a thousand participants offered prayers for the World Council of Churches (WCC) Busan assembly delegates, commissioning them to tread the “paths to peace in the East and West, North and South."
Situation of Nigerian churches highlighted at the Kirchentag
Written by WCC Media Tuesday, 14 May 2013 20:27
In developing countries, many Christians are faced with issues of corruption, war, hunger, oppression, killings and new forms of terrorism, said Rev. Dr Ibrahim Yusuf Wushishi, general secretary of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), an ecumenical organization representing member churches of the World Council of Churches in Nigeria.
Geneva conference reflects on legacy of Chiara Lubich
Written by WCC Media Tuesday, 14 May 2013 20:19
A conference held by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Focolare movement founded by Chiara Lubich addressed the theme of “Peace and justice, fruits of unity” on the 10th anniversary of Lubich’s last visit to Geneva and the fifth year after her death.
Ecumenical voices support decolonization process for French Polynesia
Written by WCC Media Tuesday, 14 May 2013 20:12
In Tahiti, an ecumenical delegation was told about the need for re-inscription of French Polynesia (Maohi Nui) on the United Nations list of countries to be decolonized. The delegates discussed various pressing concerns while meeting with the local church leaders, civil society organizations and President Oscar Manutahi Temaru during their visit to French Polynesia from 26 April to 1 May.
WCC general secretary and Egypt's Grand Mufti promote dialogue for peaceful relations
Written by WCC Media Tuesday, 30 April 2013 17:57
The World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit met with Egypt's Grand Mufti Shawki Ibrahim Abdel-Karim in Cairo. In their meeting the religious leaders engaged in in-depth dialogue to promote peaceful relations among diverse communities and values for equal citizenship.
South Sudan president expresses appreciation for churches’ contribution to the new nation
Written by WCC Media Tuesday, 30 April 2013 17:47
South Sudan president Salva Kiir Mayardit emphasized the strong potential of churches in helping to develop their new country. His comments came during a conversation with the general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, who visited Friday, 25 April in the capital city, Juba, where Tveit also visited with the Sudan Council of Churches (SCC).