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WCC celebrates enthronement of Syriac Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II

Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), extended greetings from the worldwide fellowship of churches to His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II 

03 June 2014

New Arms Trade Treaty shows record progress toward saving lives

The new, global and potentially life-saving Arms Trade Treaty, years in the making, is showing record progress toward coming into effect

03 June 2014

Archbishop Justin to visit Rome

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will meet Pope Francis in Rome next month.

30 May 2014

Anglican Communion bishops in dialogue issue testimony

A consultation of Anglican bishops from across Africa, and North America have described their time together "as a special blessing, one of powerful transformation and growing companionship."

29 May 2014

Communiqué from the meeting of ARCIC III in Durban

The Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission is the official body appointed by the two Communions to engage in theological dialogue in order that they may come into full communion

22 May 2014

Archbishop of Canterbury praises 'inspirational' Great Lakes peace initiative

Archbishop Justin and Cardinal Vincent met last week with delegates from a church-led campaign striving for peace in Africa's troubled Great Lakes region.

19 May 2014

Abp Welby writes on Boko Haram in the Church Times

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has said foreign support in tackling Boko Haram should be offered to Nigeria "humbly and respectfully". 

19 May 2014

New initiatives explore relationships between ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue

Addressing the urgency of witnessing to the gospel in current ecumenical and multi-religious situations, the World Council of Churches (WCC) will develop materials to assist churches engaged in both ecumenical dialogue and inter-religious dialogue

19 May 2014

United Bible Societies partnership role "can be done from anywhere"

Location is no barrier to candidates hoping to become United Bible Societies' (UBS) new Global Head of Partnerships & Collaboration.

18 May 2014

"Muy pocas mujeres anglicanas participan aún en los procesos de toma de decisiones"

No hay suficientes mujeres participando en las tomas de decisiones de las iglesias en todos los niveles, reconoce la Oficina de la Mujer de la Comunión Anglicana.

16 May 2014