World Council of Churches condemns Russian attacks

23-01-2023

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World Council of Churches condemns Russian attacks

Dr Jerry Pillay, general secretary of the World Council of Churches, denounced Russia’s continuing attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine and called for an end to the bloodshed.

Patriarch Kirill (second right) meets with representatives of the World Council of Churches. Photo Mospat.ru

Wars can never be holy, says Kirill to World Council of Churches

"Wars can never be holy. However, things are different when one has to defend himself and his life or give his life for the lives of others." That is what Patriarch Kirill said about his position on the Russian invasion of Ukraine while meeting representatives from the World Council of Churches last week.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Karslruhe. Photo WCC/Gjermund Øystese

Russian Orthodox Church furious after World Council criticises Kirill

The Russian Orthodox Church has reacted strongly to German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's speech in Karlsruhe on Wednesday.

The German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (m.) held a speech on Wednesday for the World Council of Churches. On his left is Winfried Kretschmann, Prime-Minister of Baden-Württemberg and prof. Ioan Sauca (r.), the acting Secretary General of the World Council. Photo WCC, Albin Hillert

World Council of Churches Assembly marked by War Ukraine

The war in Ukraine marked the first meeting day of the Assembly of the World Council of Churches in Karlsruhe, Germany, on Wednesday.

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