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Metropolitan Mar Aprem of the Chaldean Syrian Church, an Indian ecumenical leader, passes away
Posted On 07 July 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) mourns the passing of Metropolitan Mar Aprem, former Head of the Chaldean Syrian Church (Church of the East) in India. He was 85 years old. Widely recognised as a distinguished scholar, historian, and prolific author, Dr Mar Aprem served…
CCA condemns escalation of war in Iran, urges ceasefire
Posted On 23 June 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has condemned the recent escalation of war in Iran, particularly in response to the recent US-led precision airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. These strikes, carried out in the wake of Israel’s earlier military attacks on…
CCA calls for compassionate action for refugees on World Refugee Day 2025
Posted On 20 June 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has expressed deep solidarity with refugees, forcibly displaced persons, and stateless communities in a statement released on 20 June 2025, to mark World Refugee Day. The CCA General Secretary, Dr Mathews George Chunakara, highlighted the…
CCA invites applications for Training of Young Peacebuilders in Conflict Transformation
Posted On 17 June 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) is inviting applications for the Young Ambassadors of Peace in Asia (YAPA) programme, scheduled to take place from 1 to 8 September 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Under the theme “Sustaining Peace in Asia through Religious Cooperation (SPARC…
The first Women’s Concerns Programme Secretary of CCA, Rev. Dr Elizabeth S. Tapia, passes away
Posted On 06 June 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) mourns the passing of Rev. Dr Elizabeth S. Tapia, the first Women’s Concerns Programme Secretary of the CCA and a distinguished Asian theological educator. She passed away on 5 June 2025. An ordained minister of the United Methodist…
CCA organises third workshop in India on Good Governance, Integrity Leadership and Stewardship in Parish Ministry
Posted On 04 June 2025Kolkata, India: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), in collaboration with the Board of Theological Education of the Senate of Serampore College (BTESSC), organised its third national workshop in India from 31 May to 3 June 2025 in Kolkata, India. The workshop, focused on the theme “Good…
Asia Sunday 2025 observed by Korean churches at St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral in Seoul
Posted On 03 June 2025Seoul, South Korea: Asia Sunday 2025 was observed at St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral in Seoul, South Korea, on 1 June, through a moving ecumenical worship service enriched by traditional Korean music. Organised by the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK), the service reflected the unity…
Asia Sunday 2025 with focus on ‘Nicaea-1700: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity’ observed at historic St. Paul’s Cathedral in India
Posted On 02 June 2025Kolkata, India: Asia Sunday 2025 was observed at the historic St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kolkata, India, on Sunday, 1 June 2025, during a Holy Eucharist service led by Bishop Paritosh Canning of the Church of North India (CNI). Asia Sunday is observed every year by member churches and councils of the…
Cambodian churches commit to end gender-based violence
Posted On 30 May 2025Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Cambodian church leaders affirmed their commitment to equipping local congregations to step up efforts to end gender-based violence. Over forty participants attended the Ecumenical Women’s Action Against Violence (EWAAV) National Consultation, held from 27 to 29 May 2025, and…
CCA extends greetings as the Communion of Churches in Indonesia celebrates 75th Anniversary
Posted On 30 May 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) extended congratulations and greetings to the Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) as it celebrates its Diamond Jubilee, marking 75 years of faithful witness and service. In a video message addressed to church and ecumenical leaders…
“To lead, you may need to suffer,” says Metropolitan Yakob Mar Elias to young seminarians at CCA workshop
Posted On 29 May 2025Chennai, India: Emphasising the ethos and values of servanthood leadership in pastoral ministry, His Grace Yakob Mar Elias, Metropolitan of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, addressed young seminarians in South India with the reminder: “To lead, you may need to suffer.” Delving deep into the…
CCA mourns the passing of former Moderator of Church of Bangladesh, Most Revd Michael S. Baroi
Posted On 19 May 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) expressed condolences on the passing of Most Revd Michael S. Baroi, former Moderator of the Church of Bangladesh (CoB) and the first Bishop of the Diocese of Kushtia. He passed away on 17 May 2025 at the age of 80. Born on 26 October 1944…
Christian Conference of Asia congratulates new Pontiff Pope Leo XIV
Posted On 09 May 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) joins with multitudes of faithful and others across the world in receiving the news of the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV with profound joy, and extends sincere congratulations to the Roman Catholic Church on this momentous…
CCA calls for de-escalation of conflicts and dialogue between India-Pakistan
Posted On 08 May 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) expressed deep concern over the escalation of conflicts between India and Pakistan following a deadly terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir and subsequent retaliatory strikes. On 22 April 2025, a terror attack near Pahalgam, a…
CCA expresses grave concern over increasing persecution of religious minorities across South Asia
Posted On 22 April 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has expressed deep concern over the alarming rise in religious extremism and persecution of religious minorities across South Asia, urging governments to take immediate action to safeguard their rights and freedoms. Recent distressing…
CCA mourns the passing of Pope Francis
Posted On 21 April 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) joins millions of people around the world in mourning the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome and Head of the Roman Catholic Church. The Holy Father entered eternal rest on 21 April 2025 at the age of 88. CCA General…
CCA urges churches to adopt holistic health approach on World Health Day – 2025
Posted On 07 April 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: On World Health Day 2025, the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) called for a renewed commitment from churches and communities across Asia to prioritise the health and well-being of mothers and newborns. This year’s theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” draws urgent…
CCA expresses deep sorrow over Myanmar earthquake, calls for prayers and solidarity
Posted On 29 March 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) General Secretary Dr Mathews George Chunakara has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March 2025. The earthquake, which originated 17 kilometres from the city of Mandalay, has…
Asia Sunday-2025 focuses on ‘Nicaea-1700: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity’
Posted On 25 March 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) will observe Asia Sunday 2025 with the theme ‘Nicaea- 1700: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity’ in conjunction with the commemoration of the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea held in 325 AD. This year’s Asia Sunday will be…
CCA invites applications for Asian Ecumenical Institute - 2025
Posted On 20 March 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia is inviting prospective students to apply for the month-long training programme, the Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) – 2025, scheduled to be held from 3 to 30 August 2025 at the Payap University campus in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Asian…
Recent News
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Metropolitan Mar Aprem of the Chaldean Syrian Church, an Indian ecumenical leader, passes away
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CCA condemns escalation of war in Iran, urges ceasefire
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CCA calls for compassionate action for refugees on World Refugee Day 2025
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CCA invites applications for Training of Young Peacebuilders in Conflict Transformation
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The first Women’s Concerns Programme Secretary of CCA, Rev. Dr Elizabeth S. Tapia, passes away
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CCA organises third workshop in India on Good Governance, Integrity Leadership and Stewardship in Parish Ministry
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Asia Sunday 2025 observed by Korean churches at St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral in Seoul
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Asia Sunday 2025 with focus on ‘Nicaea-1700: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity’ observed at historic St. Paul’s Cathedral in India
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Cambodian churches commit to end gender-based violence
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CCA extends greetings as the Communion of Churches in Indonesia celebrates 75th Anniversary
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“To lead, you may need to suffer,” says Metropolitan Yakob Mar Elias to young seminarians at CCA workshop
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CCA mourns the passing of former Moderator of Church of Bangladesh, Most Revd Michael S. Baroi
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Christian Conference of Asia congratulates new Pontiff Pope Leo XIV
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CCA calls for de-escalation of conflicts and dialogue between India-Pakistan
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CCA expresses grave concern over increasing persecution of religious minorities across South Asia
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CCA mourns the passing of Pope Francis
