European Council of Religious Leaders ECRL
The European Council of Religious Leaders (ECRL) brings together senior religious leaders from Europe’s historical religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam together with Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs and Zoroastrians.
ECRL is one of five regional Interreligious Councils within the Religions for Peace global network. Religions for Peace – accredited to the United Nations – is the world’s largest and most representative multi-religious coalition advancing common action for peace since 1970.
Addressing Global Challenges: Thinking and Acting Together
Over 30 senior leaders of different faith communities from MENA and the European countries, together with experts on migration, held two days of intensive conversation about mass migration in MENA and its impact in EU regions. Hosted by the Forum for Promoting Peace...
Executive Committee of ECRL convene in Paris
The ECRL Executive Committee convened in Paris on the 12th of November, hosted by ECRL Vice President H.E.Metropolitan Emmanuel of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of France. The Executive Committee had a successful meeting, discussing current and future activities and...
Call for Content: Online Platform “Religion in Action”
ECRL currently is building an online platform which can be used by religious organizations and faith groups from all communities to showcase examples of positive action within Europe. We believe this project will help to counter negative perceptions of Religion and...
Watch the ECRL introduction
ECRL announces its introductory video. The film was made at ECRL’s 2018 Council Meeting in Budapest, Hungary. It contains interviews with President Thomas Wipf, General Secretary Mark Owen, Mohinder Singh Ahluwalia, Lakshmi Vyas, Schlomo Hofmeister, Ibrahim Mogra, Sivarama Swami and Gunnar Stalsett.
Budapest Statement on The Role of Multi-religious Cooperation in Social Cohesion and Human Security
On 7-8th May, 2018 the European Council of Religious Leaders (ECRL) came together in the beautiful and historic city of Budapest to explore the important theme of ‘Multi-religious Collaboration on Community Cohesion and Human Security’. The choice of...
ECRL Annual Reports 2017
European Council of Religious Leaders ECRL Council Meeting Budapest 7-8 May 2018 Annual Report 2017, President Thomas Wipf and General Secretary Mark Owen Thoughts on our calling: “In the world, but not of the world” Our deeply-rooted religious traditions inspire and...