World Council of Churches calls war in Ukraine "futile" and urges peace
Illustrative photo: oikoumene
On the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the World Council of Churches (WCC) reiterated its call for a ceasefire. "The futility of this war is written in the enormous cost of lives among civilians and many children, and the vast toll of destruction and displacement," said WCC General Secretary Jerry Pillay, as reported by the oikoumene website.
According to him, "The invasion, its attendant war crimes and crimes against humanity, and the mounting toll in lives, communities, and future hopes destroyed has continued."
"We call once again for dialogue and negotiations to secure a sustainable just peace," Pillay stated.
The World Council of Churches, according to its leader, welcomes any legitimate efforts genuinely aimed at achieving sustainable peace in the region.
"We pray for an immediate ceasefire, Christian unity against violence and injustice, and for the peace to which our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ calls us," he noted.
Earlier, it was reported that the World Council of Churches had expressed its solidarity with Christians of Syria.
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