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February 28, 1991

WCC Assembly Dominated by Messy Debates and Elections, Serious Questions of Identity

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Episcopal News Service

[Spirited Debate Marks WCC...]
Spirited Debate Marks WCC Assembly in Australia. Bishop Laszlo Toekes of Romania, a special guest of the World Council of Churches Assembly in Canberra, Australia, addresses a special hearing on public issues. Toekes was instumental in the dramatic overthrow of the government a year ago when he was protected by his congregation from seizure by the secret police, sparking open resistance. He shared with WCC participants his deep concern for the future of Eastern Europe. (World Council of Churches photo by Peter Williams)