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.
European Religious leaders prepare for World Assembly of Religions for Peace
PDF Press release available here: European Religious leaders prepare for World Assembly Leading European representatives of the major world religions have been meeting in Brussels this week to prepare for the 10th World Assembly of Religions for...
Religions for Peace Women and Youth Prepare for 10th World Assembly
Over 25 women and youth from different religions and countries across Europe met in Warsaw to discuss their contribution to the 10th World Assembly of Religions for Peace in August 2019. Revd Thomas Wipf the President of...
Briefing National RfP Bodies in Europe
March 2019 ECRL's Secretariat convened a meeting in Berlin with representatives of RfP National bodies from 8 different countries, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and the United Kingdom. In preparation for...
Christchurch: ECRL condemns all acts of violence
This week’s appalling terrorist attacks on two mosques in Christchurch New Zealand have shocked and saddened many across Europe. Many of our members and their communities have condemned this violence and responded in many countries with prayers and peace vigils. We...
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...