World Council of Churches
The World Council of Churches is an international ecumenical organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, bringing together more than 350 Christian churches from various traditions to promote Christian unity and joint witness. It coordinates common work in areas such as peacebuilding, humanitarian aid, interfaith dialogue, and human rights. The council regularly addresses global issues through statements and advocacy, including appeals related to conflict and humanitarian crises.
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Ukrainian churches appeal to Pope Leo XIV over starvation crisis in occupied Oleshky
The All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations has appealed to Pope Leo XIV and international humanitarian bodies to intervene in the humanitarian crisis in Russian-occupied Oleshky, Kherson Oblast, where civilians face starvation months after the last food deliveries. The council also called on UN member states and the International Committee of the Red Cross to facilitate a humanitarian mission and evacuation to Ukrainian-controlled territory.