Bishop emeritus Dr Jonas Jonson, during a keynote address at the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation in Seoul, Republic of Korea, spoke on “Just Peace and the Vocation of the Church.” He began by positing that, even in apocalyptic times, believers are ceaselessly called to plant in faith what may blossom and bear fruit in an unknown future.

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay met with Prime Minister Han Seongsook of the Republic of Korea on 11 September in Seoul, where they discussed ways churches and the wider ecumenical movement could help reopen pathways for dialogue and peace on the Korean Peninsula.

In 2025, the Amity Printing Press and Amity Foundation, based in China, produced special Nicaea Creed commemorative Bibles, in honor of the 1700th anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. The foundation also celebrated its 40th anniversary of dedicating itself to supporting vulnerable communities, advancing education and health, promoting sustainable development, and fostering interfaith and intercultural dialogue. Below, Amity Printing Press and Amity Foundation reflect on their ongoing work and latest innovative technology to make the Bible available and accessible to even more people.

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay spoke at the Religions for Peace 2026 International Council Meeting, held in Mauritius, 23–25 June, under the theme “Forging Pathways for Shared Sacred Flourishing.”

The Patmos Bible Summit opened on 13 May in Jakarta, Indonesia, drawing 250 participants from all over the world.

The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem shared a 2025 Christmas message that affirmed a message of hope amid times of hardship.

Marking 30 years since the adoption of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, participants from the Asia Pacific member churches and partners of the World Council of Churches (WCC), met in Jakarta, Indonesia, to reflect theologically, contextually, and practically on the commitments of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in the current global context.

As the World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee convened in Hangzhou, China, from 20-25 November, the prayer life of the governing body proved to be both dynamic and unique to the local context.

In a historic commemoration of the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council, faith leaders gathered in Nicaea—modern-day Iznik, Türkiye – on 28 November to mark the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council in the history of the church.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee closed on 25 November, ending a six-day meeting in Hangzhou, China, hosted by the China Christian Council.