The Rev'd Yoshitaka Tsukishita, survivor of the Hiroshima atom-bombing in 1945 (Photo courtesy of The Rev'd Yoshitaka Tsukishita)

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In Hiroshima and Nagasaki, religious leaders urge for nuclear weapons ban

Religious leaders in Hiroshima and Nagasaki are welcoming the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, even as Japan’s Christian council “regrets” that the government has not supported or ratified the treaty

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Faith-based leaders and organisations have responsibility to advise on moral implications of COVID-19 vaccine distribution decisions

World Council of Churches and World Jewish Congress present paper inviting religious leaders to reflect and engage on ethical issues related to global COVID-19 vaccine distribution

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Global symposium will look at 2021 as defining year for gender equality

An upcoming symposium will explore ‘2021: A Defining Year for Accelerating Gender Equality, Equity and Justice’. Scheduled for 26 January (commencing at 11 pm Brisbane time), the event marks the 7th Annual Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations in International Affairs

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Pope, Archbishop and Moderator pray for peace in South Sudan in ecumenical Christmas letter

The Archbishop of Canterbury has joined the Pope and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland in a joint Christmas letter to the political leaders of South Sudan, urging a renewed push for peace

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Dr Agnes Abuom: “We pray that churches will recommit to the search for visible unity”

WCC News met online with Dr Agnes Abuom, moderator of the World Council of Churches central committee, and she offers reflections on the impact of COVID-19, what gives her hope, and the future of the ecumenical movement