WCC central committee moderator to speak on ethics and health in Berlin

WCC central committee moderator to speak on ethics and health in Berlin

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Mon, 10/12/2026 - 11:38

World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm will speak on “ Ethical Values Behind Development and Global Health” during an event organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC), ONE, and Global Health Diplomacy on 14 October in Berlin. His remarks will reflect on what values shape governments ’ national interests, and how responsible national interest and international solidarity can reinforce one another.

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Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

Speakers at the event will explore what role Christian values can play in political decision-making.

Preceding his remarks will be the World Health Summit, also in Berlin, as well as the Fast Track Cities Conference.

Gracia Violeta Ross, WCC programme executive for HIV, Reproductive Health, and Pandemics, will speak during an opening symposium on “ Healing Cities,” as part of the Fast Track Cities Conference. The WCC recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Fast Track Cities, a global network of more than 600 cities…