Journals published by the WCC

Since its foundation, the World Council of Churches has published several journals in relation to specific topics linked to the ecumenical movement : “Risk: magazine about renewal in the churches” was published by the Youth Departments of the WCC and the World Council of Christian Education from 1965 to 1977, “Contact” published by the Christian Medical Commission of the WCC from 1970 to 2001, “Current Dialogue” the journal on interreligious dialogue of the WCC offering a platform for debate to those who want to build bridges across religious divides and to their partners of different faiths, published from 1981, “Background information” published by the WCC Commission of the Churches on International Affairs from 1975 to 1998, “Ecumenical Press Service” which was the weekly newsletter of the WCC form 1947 to 1994