Palestinian delegation meets with World Council of Churches officials

Bywwedderburn

[World Council of Churches] A Palestinian delegation visited the World Council of Churches on Feb. 18 to participate in deep dialogues on justice, peace and the dignity of all people. The delegation was led by His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III, patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem and All Palestine and head of the Jerusalem Council of Churches.

The delegation met with WCC general secretary the Rev. Jerry Pillay, who reiterated the Council’s continued calls for a just peace and for immediate action to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The delegation and the WCC also discussed why the international community must act decisively in ensuring immediate access to humanitarian aid, including food, water, medical supplies and shelter.

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