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 Peace (RfP) in Lindau,...
ECRL Annual Report 2018
Secretary General – Dr Mark Owen Report 2018-19 presented at the ECRL Assembly in Brussels June 2019. As Secretary General I am pleased to report that 2018-19 has been an exceptionally busy and productive year for the European Council of Religious Leaders; with...
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 the European Council of Religious Leaders...
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...
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...
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...
Religions for Peace announces its 10th World Assembly: Caring for Our Common Future
Today’s challenges of violent conflict and extremism, human rights abuses, poverty and threats to the earth are taking place in a spreading crisis of confidence in political and economic institutions. Even the notion of “truth” is being contested and communication is...
‘Retired’ bishop rallies for peace
Gunnar Stålsett, the retired bishop of Oslo, spent much of his career championing peace and reconciliation, also as a member of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. At an age of 83 he’s still promoting peace while traveling the globe, and feels he recently made some...
“Brussels starting to recognize religions as part of the solution”
The growing number of religious motivated acts of violence is a challenge for all major religions. Thus bodies like the European Council of Religious Leaders ECRL strive towards an efficient dialouge between the European religions, ECRL member Martin Hein emphasised...
Europe’s Religious Leaders call on communities to overcome prejudice and discrimination
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...
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 Hungary for...
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...
ERCL to be partner in Religion and Constitutions project
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...
Executive Committee meeting in Ljubljana
The Executive Committee of the European Council of Religious Leaders (ECRL) were hosted in Ljubljana on the 6 March, by Vice President Mufti Grabus of the Islamic Community in Slovenia. The Executive Committee discussed the pressing legal and ethical issues regarding...
The Role of Multi-religious Cooperation in Social Cohesion and Human Security
European Council of Religious Leaders Special Symposium Tuesday 8th May 2018 8:30– 12:30 Fortuna Boat Hotel, H-1137 Budapest, Szent István Park, Alsó Rakpart. Budapest, Hungary It is evident that the changing political, social and demographic dynamics in...
ECRL: Embrace and celebrate religious freedom and diversity of Europe
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...
Manchester: ECRL members reject erroneous and cowardly interpretations of religion
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...
ECRL Council Meeting Turku 2017: Moving Forward Together Through Understanding
The European Council of Religious Leaders ECRL is looking forward to welcome its Council members to Turku, Finland from 16th to 19th may 2017. ECRL discussions will focus on the recommendation put forward by Prof. Simon Keyes in his report “ECRL – An...
The Moderator’s Report 2016
European Council of Religious Leaders ECRL – Religions for Peace RfP Council Meeting Turku May 17th – 19th 2017 Annual Report 2016, Moderator Thomas Wipf The role of religion in Europe Changes have been affecting Europe’s social, cultural and religious spheres for...
ECRL shocked and saddened by London attacks
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...