Spreading and knowledge of the Bible in Europe, inter-religious dialogue, in particular with Islam, the protection of Creation, migration and peace. These are the items on the agenda of the Churches in Europe for "the future of the cooperation" between the Conference of European Churches (Kek) and the Council of the European Bishops Conferences (Ccee). It was decided by the Joint Committee of the two bodies, that met in London from 21st to 24th February. "In addition reads a release published today , the need to start a reflection on the reshaping of the ecumenical movement in Europe came to the fore". "The need to revise the structures of ecumenical cooperation between the Churches in Europe, with a view to a renewed joint testimony", was highlighted by the president of Kek, Jean-Arnold de Clermont, to give "a strong sign of the churches’ will to change”. On his part, card. Jean-Pierre Ricard, deputy president of Ccee, listed four priorities: "being increasingly clear about the goal of ecumenical commitment, “towards what unity are we setting off?”; "extending the experience of ecumenical brotherhood", "being more present where man’s humanity is at play", and "the development of a spiritual ecumenism, especially "at a time in which the slowness of the ecumenical progress might be disheartening". (segue)
