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Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has expressed deep concern over the alarming rise in religious extremism and persecution of religious minorities across South Asia, urging governments to take immediate action to safeguard their rights and freedoms. Recent distressing…

Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) joins millions of people around the world in mourning the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome and Head of the Roman Catholic Church. The Holy Father entered eternal rest on 21 April 2025 at the age of 88. CCA General…

Chiang Mai, Thailand: On World Health Day 2025, the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) called for a renewed commitment from churches and communities across Asia to prioritise the health and well-being of mothers and newborns. This year’s theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” draws urgent…

Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) General Secretary Dr Mathews George Chunakara has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on 28 March 2025. The earthquake, which originated 17 kilometres from the city of Mandalay, has…

Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) will observe Asia Sunday 2025 with the theme ‘Nicaea- 1700: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity’ in conjunction with the commemoration of the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea held in 325 AD. This year’s Asia Sunday will be…

Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia is inviting prospective students to apply for the month-long training programme, the Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) – 2025, scheduled to be held from 3 to 30 August 2025 at the Payap University campus in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Asian…

Colombo, Sri Lanka: Against the backdrop of shifting power dynamics, rising strategic security alliances, intensified economic and trade activities, and related challenges, the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) organised an international consultation on “Emerging Geopolitical Reconfiguration in…

Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) is organising an International Consultation on “Emerging Geopolitical Reconfiguration in South Asia: Challenges to People’s Security and Peace with Justice” in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 13-14 March 2025. The consultation will be held in…

Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) joins the global community in observing International Women’s Day 2025 under the theme “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.”  In a statement released on 8 March, CCA General Secretary Dr Mathews George Chunakara…

As part of his visit to India from 8 to 14 February, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay visited diaconal and educational work of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church and led two Bible study sessions at the Maramon Convention. On 10 February, Pillay, accompanied by…

Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) received the sad news of the passing of Harold Williams, former Communications Secretary of the CCA. He breathed his last on 29 January 2025 in a hospital in Agra, India, after a long illness. He was 74 years old. Mr Williams joined the…

Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay addressed over 100,000 people attending Asia’s largest Christian gathering on 9 February. “What a great witness your presence is, in this gathering of celebration, prayer, Christian unity, and an opportunity to drink from the wells of spiritual blessings,” said Pillay…

Chiang Mai, Thailand: On Human Rights Day, observed annually on 10 December, the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to advocating for human rights across Asia. Under the 2024 theme, “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now”, the CCA called for immediate action to…

Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has expressed deep concern over the recent surge in violence targeting religious minorities in Bangladesh, particularly Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist communities. The attacks, which have included assaults on individuals, their residences…

  Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which falls on 3 December every year.  In a statement released today, CCA amplified the call for inclusion and leadership of persons with disabilities. Reflecting on this year…

Bangkok, Thailand: An international conference organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) on ‘Towards a Global Advocacy for Democratisation, People’s Security, and Peace with Justice in Myanmar’ called for global action to address Myanmar’s worsening humanitarian crisis and the prospects…

Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) observed World AIDS Day on 1 December 2024 with a resolute reaffirmation of its commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of individuals living with or affected by HIV. The theme of World’s AIDS Day-2024 ‘Take the Rights Path’,…

Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Asia regional consultation on ‘Towards Enhancing Social Protection Measures for HIV-Affected Children and Teens in Asia’, organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) as part of the Action Together in Combating HIV and AIDS in Asia (ATCHAA) initiative, underscored…

Chiang Mai, Thailand: The regional consultation focusing on ‘Towards Enhancing Social Protection Measures for HIV Affected Children and Teens in Asia,’ organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), is scheduled to take place from 29 November to 1 December 2024. It will be held at the CCA…

Chiang Mai, Thailand: Rev. Prof. Dr C. S. Song, a renowned theologian and distinguished Professor Emeritus of Theology and Asian Cultures at the Pacific School of Religion, passed away on the morning of 26 November 2024 at the age of 95. Born in Tainan, Taiwan, C. S. Song received his early…