Ecumenical delegates discuss challenges of Amazon region 

(LWI) – Brazilian pastor Rev. Nicolau Nascimento de Paiva met with Argentinean Pope Francis in the Vatican recently as one of the ecumenical delegates attending the Catholic Church…

Churches in China, America and Germany offer support and funding to meet short and longer-term challenges

(LWI) - A couple of weeks ago, Cordelia Vitiello recalls, families from Naples were out on the beaches, relaxing and chatting with…

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Italy provides short-term aid and long-term opportunities for vulnerable families 

(LWI) - In Italy, the first European country to be affected by the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), restrictions are…

For 16 Days campaign, Evangelical Women in Italy shine spotlight on women’s health in light of COVID pandemic

(LWI) - Women’s health, from life in the womb, through puberty to menopause, is the subject of a series of…

LWF’s World Service and Caritas Internationalis recommit to “stand together for the sake of the neighbor”

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and Caritas Internationalis (CI), the global…

LWF leaders meet with Pope Francis in the Vatican, look ahead to 500th anniversary of Augsburg Confession

(LWI) - Meeting with Pope Francis in the Vatican on 25 June, both the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr. Panti…

During the Week of Prayer, the Secretary of the Pontifical Council shares hopes for progress in ecumenical relations

(LWI) - As Christians come together to mark the annual ecumenical Week of Prayer, the Secretary of the…

The Lutheran church in Italy is marking 75 years since its establishment but its history can be traced right back to the Reformation – as letters from Martin Luther can prove

The LWF-supported Schutzhütte B1 Rifugio shelter in northern Italy provides protection and support for vulnerable women at the risk of homelessness and creates awareness about their plight.

Assistant General Secretary Lange among 16 ecumenical delegates attending meeting on reform of Catholic Church

(LWI) - As an ecumenical participant in the Roman Catholic Church’s Synod, which is taking place in the Vatican this month…