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Indigenous Global Ecumenical Gathering meets in New Zealand

World Council of Churches’ Indigenous Global Ecumenical Gathering hosted by the Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.

19 July 2018

Global ecumenical group re-launches Thursdays in Black campaign against gender violence

The World Council of Churches has unveiled new designs for its ecumenical Thursdays in Black campaign against rape and sexual violence.

19 July 2018

Great War memorial fund for cathedrals “significantly reduced immediate risks”

Immediate risks to a number of English cathedrals have been “significantly reduced” by a £40 million conservation and repair scheme.

17 July 2018

Young Pakistani Christians hold discussion on the role of youth in nation-building

A group of 40 young Christians – including some from the united Church of Pakistan – have met to discuss the country’s forthcoming elections.

13 July 2018

Bishops’ ecumenical appeal for calm as riots hit Northern Ireland city of Londonderry

The Anglican and Roman Catholic bishops in Londonderry have urged parents in the city to use their influence to end ongoing riots.

13 July 2018

Global ecumenical body repeats call for release of Aleppo archbishops

The WCC’s Central Committee has expressed its concern at the “alarming and rapidly deteriorating situation of Christians in the Middle East.”

06 July 2018

Groundbreaking document released on how Anglicans and Roman Catholics can learn from each other

Statement by commission for dialogue between Roman Catholic and Anglican churches seen as "important step" on pilgrimage towards fuller unity in Christ.

04 July 2018

Britain’s Methodists debate Church of England full communion proposals

The Methodist Church of Great Britain has debated proposals that could see it enter into a full communion agreement, including the interchange of ministries, with the Church of England.

02 July 2018

Britain’s Prince William concludes visit to Jordan, Israel and Palestine

The Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, Suheil Dawani, has welcomed a visit by the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, to Jerusalem. 

29 June 2018

Anglican priest elected chairperson of the Association of Christian Schools in Japan

The ecumenical Association of Christian Schools in Japan have elected an Anglican priest, Dr Renta Nishihara, as its new chairperson.

27 June 2018