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...
Interfaith, Cities and Government Project
“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,...RfP Secretary General William Vendley’s “Vision of Peace”
In an interview with the IVY Social University, Religions for Peace General Secretary Dr. William Vendley speaks about his visions for peace...
Religions for Peace Interfaith Youth Prize for Innovative Approach 2017
Religions for Peace (RfP) is pleased to announce the 2017 RfP Interfaith Youth Prize for Innovative approach to multi-religious youth collaboration. Three prizes, each consisting of up to US $3,000, will be awarded to three interfaith youth networks working on the...
RfP EIYN Summit and Training “Multireligious Youth Against Religious Extremism”
30 young religious leaders from all over Europe met in Taplow Court, England, on December 2-5, hosted by the Buddhist community of Soko Gokkai UK, for Religions for Peace, European Interfaith Youth Network’s Summit and training on “Welcoming the Other...
ECRL Symposium debates role of religious communities in integrating migrants
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...
ECRL and EU Commission advisor discuss challenges facing Europe
This week ECRL members met in Brussels with Katharina Von Schnurbein, Advisor of the EU Commission, to discuss some of the challenges facing Europe and the role Religious leaders and multi-faith cooperation has in addressing these challenges. Katharina Von Schnurbein:...
ECRL condemns acts of violence in Egypt and Turkey
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...