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Inter-religious conference examines national situations of religious freedom and rights of religious minorities in Asia
Posted On 23 September 2025Jakarta, Indonesia: The International Inter-religious Conference on Freedom of Religion and Rights of Religious Minorities, held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 16 to 20 September 2025, provided a platform for in-depth discussions on the challenges faced by religious minorities across Asia. The state of…
“The inherent value of human dignity and human rights is not a political concession, but a recognition of divine dignity”, Asian religious leaders affirm
Posted On 23 September 2025Jakarta, Indonesia: At the Inter-religious Conference on Freedom of Religion and Rights of Religious Minorities in Asia, organised by the Christian Conference of Asia in collaboration with the Communion of Churches in Indonesia, scholars and clerics affirmed that human dignity and human rights are…
Rights of religious minorities must go beyond legal protection, but the values of Asia’s long nurtured culture and tradition of communal harmony must be upheld, says CCA General Secretary
Posted On 19 September 2025Jakarta, Indonesia: “The challenges faced by religious minorities in Asia intersect with religious freedom and minority rights protection. Recognition of religious minorities must go beyond legal protections alone, and policymakers must develop strategies to promote equality, inclusion, and the…
Abuse of religion becomes the greatest threat to peace and harmony, says Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Prof. Dr Nasaruddin Umar at CCA’s interfaith conference
Posted On 18 September 2025Jakarta, Indonesia: Inaugurating the international Inter-religious Conference on Freedom of Religion and the Rights of Religious Minorities in Asia, the Minister of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Prof. Dr Nasaruddin Umar stated that the greatest threat to peace does…
CCA to hold Asian Ecumenical Women’s Conference in November 2025
Posted On 15 September 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: Ten years after consistent engagement with Asian women through the Ecumenical Women’s Action Against Violence initiated in 2015, the CCA is now organising an Asian Ecumenical Women’s Conference (AEWC-2025) which will be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand from 11 to 15 November 2025…
CCA urges all sides in Nepal to exercise restraint and pursue dialogue for resolution of ongoing crisis
Posted On 10 September 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has expressed grave concern over the tragic loss of lives and escalating violence during the past two days amid Gen Z-led protests in Nepal. The unrest, which began on 8 September, is rapidly threatening peace and the safety of civilians…
Young peace activists gather at CCA headquarters in Chiang Mai to prepare as Ambassadors of Peace in Asia
Posted On 08 September 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The annual Young Ambassadors of Peace in Asia (YAPA) training, organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), commenced today, 8 September 2025, at the CCA headquarters in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Centred on the theme “Sustaining Peace in Asia through Religious Cooperation…
CCA’s interfaith peacebuilding training for prospective young Asian peace activists to begin
Posted On 05 September 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia’s (CCA) week-long training, Young Ambassadors of Peace in Asia (YAPA), will be inaugurated on Monday morning, 8 September 2025, at the CCA headquarters, Payap University, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Organised under the theme “Sustaining Peace in Asia…
CCA mourns the passing of Bishop Kenneth M. Fernando, former CCA President
Posted On 03 September 2025Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) General Secretary, Dr Mathews George Chunakara, expressed deep condolences on the passing of Bishop Kenneth M. Fernando, former CCA President and elder statesman of the Church of Ceylon. He was 93 years old. Born on 25 July 1932 in Moratuwa…
CCA workshop facilitators remind pastoral ministry candidates to be leaders with integrity and guardians of good governance
Posted On 03 September 2025Colombo, Sri Lanka: The South Asia Regional Workshop on “Good Governance, Integrity Leadership, and Stewardship in Parish Ministry”, organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), underscored the importance of integrating good governance practices into pastoral ministry. Facilitators offered…
South Asian Theological Students Gather in Colombo to Discuss Good Governance, Integrity Leadership, and Stewardship in Parish Ministry
Posted On 31 August 2025Colombo, Sri Lanka: A group of theological students from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and India, invited by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), are participating in a four-day workshop on “Good Governance, Integrity Leadership, and Stewardship in Parish Ministry”, at the Ecumenical Institute for…
CCA General Secretary calls prospective church and ecumenical leaders trained at AEI-2025 to embrace diversity and nurture inclusivity
Posted On 29 August 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: At the closing of the month-long ecumenical formation and leadership development training programme, CCA General Secretary Dr Mathews George Chunakara stated that the ecclesial identity of churches worldwide has been significantly shaped by the ecumenical movement at national…
International consultation urges churches to lead advocacy against human trafficking, forced migration, and cybercrimes in Asia
Posted On 18 August 2025Bangkok, Thailand: On the final day of the Christian Conference of Asia’s (CCA) International Consultation on “Combatting Forced Migration, Human Trafficking, and Cybercrimes in Asia,” church leaders, social justice activists, and advocates from across Asia shared powerful testimonies of grassroots…
Experts highlight critical role of Faith-Based Organisations in combatting human trafficking and cybercrime at CCA’s international consultation
Posted On 15 August 2025Bangkok, Thailand: Experts working with United Nations agencies and international non-governmental organisations highlighted evolving trends in human trafficking, forced migration in Asia, and legal protection mechanisms to combat cybercrimes on the second day of the International Consultation…
“Combatting human trafficking and cybercrimes in Asia should be an urgent priority”, speakers of CCA’s international consultation affirm
Posted On 14 August 2025Bangkok, Thailand: “Human trafficking and cybercrime have become the fastest-growing criminal enterprises in Asia, and Churches and the ecumenical community in Asia have the responsibility to join together with civil society, multilateral organisations, and governments to make every possible effort…
CCA releases a volume on ‘Echoes of Nicaea: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity’
Posted On 08 August 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia has released its latest publication, Echoes of Nicaea: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity. The 482-page book is a compilation of academic papers presented during the Tenth Congress of Asian Theologians (CATS-X), held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia…
Churches in Timor-Leste commemorate 1700th Anniversary of Nicene Creed in an ecumenical celebration
Posted On 07 August 2025Dili, Timor-Leste: The Centro Formação Teologia (CFT-IPTL) of the Protestant Church in East Timor (Igreja Protestante iha Timor Lorosa’e – IPTL), in partnership with the Superior Institute of Philosophy and Theology (ISFIT) of the Catholic Church in Timor-Leste, organised a landmark ecumenical…
Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) 2025 begins at CCA headquarters
Posted On 05 August 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) 2025, the annual ecumenical training programme of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), commenced at the CCA headquarters on the Payap University campus in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The AEI-2025 cohort comprises 25 young ecumenists from…
Asian Ecumenical Institute-2025, month-long leadership development training set to commence
Posted On 30 July 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI), the annual month-long ecumenical training programme for prospective church and ecumenical leaders organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), is set to commence from 4 August 2025. AEI–2025 will be held at the CCA headquarters…
CCA urges Asian churches to unite in ending human trafficking and exploitation across Asia
Posted On 30 July 2025Chiang Mai, Thailand: On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has called on Asian churches and faith communities to stand united against the organised crime of human trafficking. The 2025 campaign theme, “Human Trafficking is Organised Crime – End the…
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CCA General Secretary urges greater Asian participation and solidarity in Korean Peninsula peace advocacy at WCRC General Council
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CCA General Secretary extends greetings to the 27th General Council of World Communion of Reformed Churches
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“Christ our spiritual compass and hope amidst fear of the present and future”, says WCC General Secretary during ecumenical Sunday service in Myanmar
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WCC and CCA General Secretaries visit Myanmar as part of pastoral solidarity and accompaniment with member churches and ecumenical fraternity
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CCA urges churches to integrate mental health support into humanitarian response on World Mental Health Day 2025
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“As AI and humanoids grow, the boundary between the real and virtual might collapse, and the Church cannot avoid changes in pulpits and pews”, cautions Korean Christian ethicist Yong Sup Song
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Churches in Asia must engage in Christian witness with ethical responsibility, prophetic courage, and theological conviction, observe panelists at CCA study consultation
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AI’s potential to personalise faith and weaken spirituality may lead people to seek guidance from AI rather than the Holy Spirit, observes Korean theologian Yoon-Tae Kim
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“Keep Artificial Intelligence a servant of humanity, not its master”, says Indian scientist at CCA Consultation
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Cohort of CCA’s study consultation searches Imago Dei and Health and Healing Ministry amidst AI developments
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CCA expresses deep sorrow over deadly earthquake in the Philippines
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Delegates at CCA’s study consultation explore new frontiers of AI and its applications at research laboratories in Cyberjaya
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Social and ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence in the context of posthumanism and transhumanism critically analysed on the second day of CCA’s Study Consultation in Malaysia
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Global experts reflect on Cyber Ethics and the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Theology, and Faith
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CCA’s study consultation in Cyberjaya explores the multifaceted intersections of humanoid robotics, artificial intelligence, and human development
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International Consultation on ‘Artificial Intelligence and Posthumanism’ commences in Cyberjaya, Malaysia
