Ecumenical Prayer for the Reunification of two Koreas on 15 August
The World Council of Churches (WCC) is inviting its member Churches and all people of good will to observe the annual Sunday of Prayer for the Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula on 15 August.
WCC expresses solidarity with churches affected by wildfires
The World Council of Churches (WCC) sends a message of solidarity to communities, churches, and religious leaders in affected areas.
Pope: May we grow in friendship with Jesus, the Bread of Life
In his reflections before leading the recitation of the Angleus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis recalls the day's Gospel reading when Jesus reveals himself as the Bread of Life.
Pope’s prayer intention for August: Church on the way
In his video message for his prayer intention for August, Pope Francis reminds the faithful that “the vocation of the Church is evangelization,” and even more, “the Church’s identity is evangelization.”
A clarion call to end the scourge of Human Trafficking
Pope Francis joins religious organizations and world leaders in calling for an end to the scourge of human trafficking on the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
UN Refugee Convention protecting the rights of refugees for 70 years
70 years from the landmark UN Refugee Convention, the number of refugees in the world are the highest ever seen. A UNHCR Representative talks about the lasting value of the Convention.