NEWS
News from our member churches and the wider ecumenical movement, with our monthly roundup and a library of stories from ecumenical bodies around the world.
A Pentecost festival for Oslo’s many congregations
The Christian Council of Norway held a Pentecost festival at Grorud Church in Oslo on 25 May under the theme “Together as God’s Family”.
A day like Taizé in Baden
At Pentecost, on 24 and 25 May, two Taizé brothers took part in “A Day Like in Taizé” in Baden, Switzerland.
The WCC presidents’ Pentecost message
In their message for Pentecost, the presidents of the WCC called on Christians to let the Holy Spirit form new and renewed communities that show love, practise peace, care for creation and seek justice.
Pope Leo’s message for Thy Kingdom Come
Thy Kingdom Come, the global prayer movement that runs from Ascension Day to Pentecost, began its 2026 novena on 14 May, and Pope Leo XIV sent its participants a video message of support.