October 20, 2009

The Joint Working Group (JWG) between the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) and the World Council of Churches (WCC) held its annual meeting in Cordoba, Spain, 12-19 October 2009. It concentrated its work on Spiritual Roots of Ecumenism, and on how to ensure that ecumenical achievements of many years are properly received by the churches (Reception).

The issue of Migration was discussed and recognized as "a challenge and an opportunity for deepening Christian ecumenical relations."

The JWG also highlighted "the need to give a space of leadership and responsibility to young people in the ecumenical movement."

Read the Joint Working Group's Communiqué http://www.oikoumene.org/?id=7245.

Spanish version http://www.oikoumene.org/?id=7245&L=4.

World Council of Churches