16 February, 2023: Today, a UBS delegation visited the Vatican. This visit included an audience with Pope Francis and discussions with the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity relating to the Bible translation work which UBS has been coordinating for almost 80 years. Pope Francis expressed his appreciation and lent his support to the efforts of our global Fellowship. The UBS delegation consisted of Elaine Duncan (Chair of the Global Council), Dirk Gevers (Secretary General), Robert Cunville (President Emeritus), Mathew Punnoose (Member of the Fellowship Council), Alexander M. Schweitzer (Executive Director of Bible Ministry) and Rosalee Velloso Ewell (Director of Church Relations).
16 February, 2023: Today, a UBS delegation visited the Vatican. This visit included an audience with Pope Francis and discussions with the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity relating to the Bible translation work which UBS has been coordinating for almost 80 years. Pope Francis expressed his appreciation and lent his support to the efforts of our global Fellowship. The UBS delegation consisted of Elaine Duncan (Chair of the Global Council), Dirk Gevers (Secretary General), Robert Cunville (President Emeritus), Mathew Punnoose (Member of the Fellowship Council), Alexander M. Schweitzer (Executive Director of Bible Ministry) and Rosalee Velloso Ewell (Director of Church Relations).

“Rev. Benjamin Bailey was a British missionary who came to Kerala in 1816. He is considered to be one of the pioneers of modern education in Kerala. He established the first printing press in Kerala and translated the Bible into Malayalam. He also helped to develop Malayalam as a literary language. His contributions helped to lay the foundation for the Kerala Model of development, which is based on high literacy rates, social welfare programs, and gender equality.”

Rev Benjamin Bailey