Jun 14, 2019 | Meeting, Press release, RFP
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 Peace (RfP) in Lindau,...
Jun 3, 2019 | Meeting, Press release, RFP
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 the European Council of Religious Leaders...
Mar 18, 2019 | Press release
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...
Dec 19, 2018 | Press release
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...
Nov 20, 2018 | Press release
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...
Nov 2, 2018 | Press release
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...
May 11, 2018 | Press release
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’. Download the Budapest Statement...
Apr 9, 2018 | Press release
ECRL is pleased to announce new project ‘Religious Perspectives on Constitutional Values’ in partnership with the Institute for Democratic and Electoral Assistance. The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral assistance (IDEA) approached the European...
May 23, 2017 | Press release
Gathering in Turku May 17th-19th, Religious leaders from all traditions throughout Europe reject popularist ideologies which incite fear, acknowledge the need to work in close partnership with European institutions. “As a European wide Council we support the social...
May 23, 2017 | Press release
The European Council of Religious Leaders is deeply saddened by, and unequivocally condemns, the devastating terrorist attack at Manchester Arena which took the lives of 22 people including innocent children, and left many others seriously wounded. It is beyond our...
Mar 23, 2017 | Press release
Although we have seen many violent terrorist attacks in Europe, yet we are shocked and saddened again by acts of violent extremists in London on 22nd March 2017. While offering our deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones, our sympathies also go out to...
Feb 7, 2017 | Press release
“Interfaith, Cities and Government” – is a new project launched by the European Council of Religious Leaders ECRL in October 2016, bringing together interfaith leaders and local governments from European cities, to share best practice, exchange knowledge,...
Dec 13, 2016 | Press release
Deutsche Version: ECRL-Symposium diskutiert Rolle der Religionsgemeinschaften bei Integration von Migranten The Symposium “Religion and migration in Europe” brought together religious leaders, academics, practitioners and policy makers from across Europe to examine...
Dec 12, 2016 | Press release
ECRL Moderator Rev. Dr. Thomas Wipf and General Secretary Jehangir Sarosh comment on the recent attacks in Egypt and Turkey, killing and injuring many: “It is with great sadness that we announce more horrific attacks; Egypt has declared three days of mourning...
Oct 26, 2016 | Press release
„Interfaith, Cities and Government“ – thus the title of a new project launched by the European Council of Religious Leaders ECRL, bringing together interfaith leaders and local governments from European cities, to share best practice, exchange knowledge, and explore...
