# World Council of Churches issues an Ebola guide for faith groups

- By: Pulpit News Newsroom
- 2026-11-02T13:00:43.000Z
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## Excerpt

The document stresses the role of funerals and religious leaders and argues that the disease is not a punishment from God. On 2 November 2026, the World Council of Churches (WCC) published a question-and-answer guide on Bundibugyo Ebola and the role of faith communities. The WCC argues that Ebola is not a punishment from God and that blaming the sick can lead people to hide symptoms and delay care. According to the ECDC, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has 10,274 confirmed cases and 4,992 related deaths, with data up to 28 October 2026.

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