Colombian delegation visits WCC, sees “renewed sense of commitment”
Colombian delegation visits WCC, sees “renewed sense of commitment”
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Mon, 09/21/2026 - 17:31
A delegation from Colombia visited the World Council of Churches (WCC) on 16 September, meeting with WCC staff to discuss the current situation of the peace process in Colombia, as well as the role of the churches and the WCC.
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A delegation from Colombia visits the World Council of Churches: Humberto Shikiya (WCC envoy), Simon Rubinos (consultant), Bishop Luis Andres Caicedo (Colombian Methodist Church), Cristian Schlick (General Board of Global Ministries, Liaison for Justice and Human Rights).
Photo: Pauline Tête/WCC
The delegation included Bishop Luis Andres Caicedo, Colombian Methodist Church; Cristian Schlick, General Board of Global Ministries, liaison for Justice and Human Rights; Humberto Shikiya, WCC envoy; and Simon Rubinos, consultant.
The WCC leadership provided an overview of the peace efforts in Colombia, including the latest minute from the WCC executive committee, released in June, that reiterates the WCC ’ s longstanding commitment to “ a just, comprehensive, and sustainable peace for the people of…
