The organization rejected the justification of the Russian Federation’s aggression through religion, and also called for the exchange of prisoners of war and the bodies of the dead, the council said in a special statement.
The World Council of Churches condemned the Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine and called for “the establishment of a sustainable peace.” The corresponding statement was published after the meeting of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches in Geneva on June 15-18.
The organization rejected the justification of the Russian Federation’s aggression by religion, and also called for an exchange of prisoners of war and bodies of the dead.
“The World Council of Churches reiterated the call of the global society of churches represented at the WCC for an end to this pathetic war, for an immediate ceasefire to stop death and destruction, and for dialogue and negotiation to ensure a lasting peace.A war of murder and all other tragic consequences, which accompany it are inconsistent with the very nature and will of God in relation to humanity and against our mainstream Christian and ecumenical principle, “the statement said.
The Council called on “all parties to the conflict” to respect the principles of international humanitarian law, and called on the international community to invest heavily in the promotion of peace, not in multiplication and division.
The World Council of Churches is asking the Acting Secretary General to lead a Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace delegation to Kyiv and Moscow to meet with church leaders to find out what promotes peace and what governments need for immediate ceasefire.
“The WCC prays for all the victims of this conflict in Ukraine, in the region and around the world, that their suffering may end, that they may return to life in safety and dignity, and assures them of love and compassion. , “the organization notes.
It will be recalled that in an interview with the Italian press, Pope Francis said that “NATO is barking at Russia” and that the Alliance could provoke Moscow to invade Ukraine. Foreign leaders were surprised at this statement by the Pontiff. Thus, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern about the statements of the Pope of Rome about the war in Ukraine.
Earlier, the Pope spoke about talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, in which he spoke about the Russians ’plans to end the war in Ukraine on May 9.
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Source: korrespondent
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