2020 as Global Year of the Bible draws support of World Evangelical Alliance
Christian leaders from 24 different countries at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC have announced and declared their support for AD 2020 Global Year of the Bible.
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Yom Kippur attack in German synagogue condemned by World Council of Churches
The World Council of Churches has condemned an attack by a gunman on a synagogue in the German city of Halle as dozens of worshippers observed Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of fasting and atonement that follows Rosh Hoshanah, the Jewish new year.
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Interfaith network to counter human trafficking launched in Nigeria
The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria has launched a nationwide interfaith network to help different stakeholders allay the impact of irregular migration and human trafficking in Africa's most populous country.
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Demolitions in East Jerusalem set a 'dangerous precedent,' says World Council of Churches head
World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Olav Fykse Tveit has called on Israel to stop the illegal demolitions immediately calling the latest actions in East Jerusalem set a "dangerous precedent."
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Ecumenical bridge-builder honored with US International Religious Freedom Award for work in Cyprus
The U.S. Department of State has bestowed an International Religious Freedom Award on Salpy Eskidjian Weiderud, leader of the Religious Track of the Cyprus Peace Process and a former World Council of Churches staff member working on peace programs.
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World's churches line up at New York for Climate Summit calling for action now to save creation
Global churches groups strongly supported by young people have marched in New York for action on climate making their voices are heard at the United Nations Climate Action Summit.
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Pope Francis talks candidly about Catholic Church on trip to 3 African countries
In Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius, Pope Francis this past week celebrated masses with almost 1.5 million people in total during his trip to Africa where Pentecostals are surpassing Catholics in some countries.
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World Council of Churches head speaks of 'dialogue of truth and love' at Pentecostal World Conference
World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit has shared his reflections at the 25th Pentecostal World Conference, held in Calgary, Canada.
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- Yom Kippur attack in German synagogue condemned by World Council of Churches
- 2020 as Global Year of the Bible draws support of World Evangelical Alliance
- World's churches line up at New York for Climate Summit calling for action now to save creation
- Pope Francis talks candidly about Catholic Church on trip to 3 African countries
- World Council of Churches head speaks of 'dialogue of truth and love' at Pentecostal World Conference