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Lessons of Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings still need to be applied seven decades later

It was nearly 70 years ago on August 6 and 9, 1945 that the atomic bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

05 August 2014

WCC to hold seminar on migration and theological education

How should the growing phenomenon of migration affect training for ministry? An upcoming seminar organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC) at the Ecumenical Institute Bossey will focus on evaluating experiences and devising new approaches to theological education

05 August 2014

Churches call for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza

“Hostilities must cease. Israel, Palestine and the surrounding region must be offered the hope of peace" said World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit

23 July 2014

World Council of Churches pulls fossil fuel investments

An umbrella group of churches, which represents over half a billion Christians worldwide, has decided to pull its investments out of fossil fuel companies.

12 July 2014

WCC: Small Pacific contingent to pack a big justice and peace punch

Representatives of the Pacific island nations at the WCC are returning home with big plans to embed peace and justice in their work and churches

11 July 2014

Central Committee calls on churches to work towards a "nuclear free world"

In a statement “Towards a Nuclear-free World”, the Central Committee of the WCC recommended ways for churches to work to end nuclear dangers

09 July 2014

Churches to continue their "pilgrimage of justice and peace" in the world

Inspired by the theme “pilgrimage of justice and peace”, the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC)

09 July 2014

WCC: Central Committee listens to perspectives on economic justice

The chasm between the haves and have-nots is increasing around the world.

07 July 2014

WCC announces September Interfaith Summit on Climate Change

The World Council of Churches (WCC) announced it will hold an Interfaith Summit on Climate Change on September 21-22 in New York City.

04 July 2014

Anglicans, Episcopalians from five continents on WCC’s governing body

Fifteen Anglicans and Episcopalians from countries including Burundi, Japan and Melanesia are in Geneva for the World Council of Churches (WCC) Central Committee.

03 July 2014