WCC NEWS: WCC condemns bombings in Uganda, calls for justice

World Council of Churches (WCC) acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca expressed shock at the recent suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, for which the so-called ‘Islamic State’ group has reportedly claimed responsibility. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC 18 November 2021 “The WCC joins the churches and all peace-loving people in Uganda and around the world in condemning in the strongest terms these senseless attacks and killings, and calls on the government of Uganda to investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice,” said Sauca. “The government must do everything possible to deliver on its responsibility for the protection of lives and properties of its people.” It is especially tragic that this happened at a time when Ugandan people are suffering from so many different challenges, including hunger, poverty, economic hardship and the COVID-19 pandemic, added Sauca.  “I convey my sincere condolences on behalf of the worldwide WCC fellowship of churches to the families of those who lost their lives, and prayers for God’s divine healing and the full recovery of those who were injured as result of this atrocity,” said Sauca. “The WCC affirms its solidarity and support to the churches and people of Uganda as they seek justice, peace and human dignity and rights in Uganda.” Read the WCC statement on bombings in Uganda WCC member churches in Uganda See more

The World Council of Churches promotes Christian unity in faith, witness and service for a just and peaceful world. An ecumenical fellowship of churches founded in 1948, today the WCC brings together 349 Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican and other churches representing more than 550 million Christians in over 120 countries, and works cooperatively with the Roman Catholic Church. The WCC acting general secretary is Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, from the Orthodox Church in Romania. Media contact: +41 79 507 6363; www.oikoumene.org/press Our visiting address is: World Council of Churches 150 route de Ferney Geneve 2 1211 Switzerland