Remembering a long serving colleague

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is mourning the passing of a long-serving and much-loved colleague.

Ms. Iris J. Benesch passed away on 17 April at the age of 62 after a long battle…

LWF sends sincere condolences to family and church

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed sincere condolences to the family of Rev. Norman Tendis of the…

Orthodox leader with a lifelong passion for Christian unity, justice, and peace

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed sincere condolences to the Ecumenical Patriarchate following the death of His Eminence…

LWF gives thanks for the work and witness of Rev. Dr William Rusch, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America

(LWI) - A man who “opened many doors” through his courageous and tireless commitment to the search for Christian…

The year was marked by the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant that in-person meetings could resume. At the same time, war in Europe, and the response of LWF and its member churches, brought back memories of the years when…

LWF’s General Secretary reports on activities of the global communion of churches over the past year, as the Council gathers for its last full business meeting