“At this painful moment, we stand alongside the churches and people of Zimbabwe. We join you in prayer, mourning, and compassion.

“We pray that your churches may be places of refuge, compassion, and hope – serving all who are suffering. In the midst of devastation, may solidarity become a sign of hope.

“the WCC remains committed to journeying with the faith communities and people of Ukraine in their struggle against an illegal and immoral war

“We also hope and pray that an official inquiry will be undertaken, that justice and accountability will be pursued for the victims and their families, and that a comprehensive review of the policies and safety measures governing the protection of civilians will follow, so that such a tragedy may not be repeated. May the God of compassion draw near to all who mourn.

“In this time of anguish, we grieve with all those who mourn the tragic loss of life and the immense suffering caused by this devastating earthquake. The Christian Conference of Asia stands in solidarity with the people of Indonesia and prays for God’s comforting presence with the bereaved, strength for emergency responders, and healing for the injured.

“The leadership of the World Council of Churches (WCC) expressed deep concern over the situation surrounding the Armenian Apostolic Church and condemned external interference in its internal affairs.

“We are particularly mindful of those who continue to search among collapsed structures and affected areas for those who may still be missing. We also hold before God those communities where access to food, safe drinking water, and medical care remains difficult.

“many other clergy and laypeople regularly brave floodwaters to help affected communities