Pope Petros VII, Patriarch of Alexandria Dies
An unexplained helicopter crash over the Aegean Sea claims the life of one of the greatest ecumenical communicators, missionary architects and promoters of peace within Orthodox history
Section : Ecumenical
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Florida Placed on Third Hurricane Alert
Hurricane Ivan, the most powerful hurricane to hit the Caribbean’s in 10 years, heads toward the Florida Keys and coastline; Christian relief groups evacuated once more -
International Ecumenical Leaders Affirm UN as Critical Peacekeeping Apparatus
''We believe that the UN remains the indispensable instrument of the nations of the world if they are to remove the scourge of war from the earth and to establish the conditions for peace'' -
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Thousands Form ''Ring of Hope'' in NYC
Leaders of the most historic and revered religious institutions in New York City came together for a massive interfaith service to direct the nation’s attention to the plight of the poor and the margi -
Ecumenical Documentary on Hunger and Poverty to Air Nationwide
The ''Hunger No More: Faces Behind the Facts'' TV documentary brings to life the 'moral dimension of this thorny issue' from the perspective of faith -
Over 550 Million Christians Worldwide Invited to Pray for Peace
''Observing an International Day of Prayer together is one way to combine the strength and witness of churches and faith communities with the strength of the many forces in the international communi -
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WCC: Korea Must Play a ''Prophetic'' Role in Promoting Unity and Peace
''The Council seeks to uphold how religion can be used as a source of peace and justice around the world, and avoid situations when religion can be a source of conflict'' -
WCC Releases Statement on Sudan
The world's largest ecumenical body released its official statement regarding the atrocities occurring in Sudan -
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Live Webcast of Sudanese Camps on Wednesday
The NCC and other members of the Save Darfur Coalition will host a live webcast that includes interviews with survivors of the genocide and a tour of a Sudanese camp on Wednesday -
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WCC Executive Council Gathers in South Korea
WCC's General Secretary calls on Asian Churches to find the “Asianness” of their faith in offering their distinctive contribution to the worldwide ecumenical movement -
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Reformed Groups Stand Against Mammonism and Neoliberal Capitalism
''We believe that the integrity of the Gospel is at stake in the face of the current system of neoliberal economic globalization'' -
WARC Gives Recommendations on Condoms and Homosexuality
The WARC delegates’ recommendations on encouraging condom use and promoting ‘justice works’ for homosexuals spark criticism from its conservative members -
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Globalization and the Mission ‘Empire’ of Christ
WARC delegates adopt statement on expanding the ‘empire’ of Christ through missions rather than through economic and political globalization -
Women and Youth Delegates Up at WARC General Council
The percentage of women and youth delegates at the General Council rose 13 percentage points, but male participation still majority -
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Faith and Order Plenary Ends with Message of Hope
The most comprehensive theological forum in Christendom closes with calls for 'mutual recognition' of theological and ecclesiological differences -
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