“one big source of hope in these troubled times”
The World Council of Churches (WCC) Easter message reflects on how we can celebrate Easter in a time in which shouts of joy are so often drowned out by cries of despair. “So many victims of war, economic injustice, sexual violence, political oppression, climate disasters, and religious persecution are to be mourned,” the message notes. “Can we authentically celebrate Easter without addressing these sufferings?”