The story of Olympic athlete and refugee from the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, where the Lutheran World Federation works, Rose Nathike Lokonyen's quickly drew the attention of the international participants at the 5th formal consultation on the Global Compact on Refugees when she began to speak.
The World Council of Churches has joined Pope Francis urged the international community to find a way to break the cycle of violence in Syria calling for a just and sustainable peace through a political solution.
Christians have prayed in Hong Kong for China to stop repressing religious freedom.
Representatives of churches worldwide have gathered at Geneva's St. Pierre Cathedral for a service of celebration to mark the 70th anniversary of the World Council of Churches.
