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World Council of Churches
The Joint Working Group between the Roman Catholic Church and the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Lyon, France. Photo: WCC
09 September 2019
The Joint Working Group between the
Roman Catholic Church and the World Council of Churches (WCC) met in
Lyon, France for its annual plenary session from 2-5 September. The
group released a communique focusing on migration and peace building,
outlining areas for theological reflection and cooperation.
“The participants highlighted the political
contexts in India, China, Uganda, USA, South and Central America and
parts of Europe, framing the changing political situations which are
affecting migration and ecumenical life as Christians attempt to respond
to the challenges and opportunities presented by the two focus areas,”
reads the communique. “Attention was also given to engaging young people
in peace building and issues of migration.”
The group acknowledged the efforts of churches and
communities in planning and implementing peace building initiatives and
migration programmes in different parts of the world. “There was a
noticeable connection between migration and the socio-political climate
in countries that traditionally welcomed and received migrants in Europe
and North America,” reads the communique.
The work of the Joint Working Group will be shared
at the WCC 11th Assembly in 2021 through a report entitled “Walking,
Praying and Working Together.”
