Armenian Catholicos heads World Council of Churches

Armenian Catholicos Karekin II ws unanimously approved as the head of the World Council of Churches for 8 years at the 10th General Assembly of the organization in Busan, Tert.am reports.The Council includes about 350 Christian churches from over 100 countries. Its presidium consists of 8 members. The World Council of Churches encourages relations between churches, enforces protection of human rights, justice and peace.

Armenian Catholicos Karekin II ws unanimously approved as the head of the World Council of Churches for 8 years at the 10th General Assembly of the organization in Busan, Tert.am reports.

The Council includes about 350 Christian churches from over 100 countries. Its presidium consists of 8 members. The World Council of Churches encourages relations between churches, enforces protection of human rights, justice and peace.