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The Lutheran World Federation Council has elected Estonian theologian Rev. Anne Burghardt as the next General Secretary of the global communion of Lutheran churches. Photo: Erik Peinar

LWF elects Estonian Anne Burghardt as new General Secretary

Election marks first woman and first Central and Eastern European pastor to head global communion of churches

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council has elected Estonian theologian Rev. Anne Burghardt as the next General…

LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

Junge highlights LWF’s agility, resilience, clarity of mission

In his report to Council, the General Secretary says LWF is stable and well-positioned to face post-pandemic period

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has highlighted the agility and…

Members of the LWF Council follow the finance report during the 2018 meeting in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Finance chairperson thanks LWF’s churches and partners for “faithful support”

LWF Council receives 2020 financial results

(LWI) – Generous contributions, “faithful support” of member churches and funding partners of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and close cooperation between the governing bodies, ensured…

New publication explores global perspectives on Lutheran identities

Common foundations, diverse cultures and traditions

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has published a new resource to explore the diverse theological identities of Lutherans across the communion of churches.

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The Church of Sweden to present an official apology to the SÃ¡mi People for historical injustices. Issued eight commitments to reconciliation. Photo: Magnus Aronson / Icon

Church of Sweden to make public apology, commitments to Indigenous people of Sweden

Jackelén: “In failing the Sámi people we have also failed ourselves and God”

(LWI) - Later this year, the Church of Sweden (CoS) will make an official public apology for its historical role in…

General Secretary of the Chinese Rhenish Church Hong Kong Synod, Mr. Leon Chau in his office in Hong Kong. Photo: CRCHKS

Hong Kong: Cooperation, friendship, benefits of LWF communion relations

Voices from the Communion: Chinese Rhenish Church General Secretary, Mr. Leon Chau

(LWI) - For 20 years, Mr. Leon Chau, General Secretary of The Chinese Rhenish Church…

LWFâs World Service Department director, Maria Immonen and the Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis, Aloysius John. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

Lutherans and Catholics: Common Vision for joint service

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 General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge delivers a lecture at the Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) on Synodality and Christian Unity from a Lutheran perspective. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

Churches on the way: overcoming ecumenical challenges

Lutheran leaders conclude Rome visit which explored ways forward in theological, spiritual and practical cooperation

(LWI) - Leaders of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) have concluded a two-day visit to Rome encouraged by Pope Francis…

Situated near the border of Strasbourg, France and Kehl, Germany in the Port du Rhin, the Chapelle de la Rencontre requires major interior and exterior work. Photo: Marc Seiwert/UEPAL

France: Renovating border church, symbol of reconciliation

French and German churches express hope for cross-cultural, interreligious encounters

(LWI) - In the spirit of Christian unity, President Christian Albecker of the …

Malagasy Lutheran Church pioneer woman theologian HÃ©lÃ¨ne Ralivao. Photo: Gustav Steensland/VID

LWF’s Hélène Ralivao Fund awards first scholarships for women in Africa

A legacy to theological education and leadership development

(LWI) - The legacy of Malagasy Lutheran Church (MLC) pioneer woman theologian Hélène Ralivao will live on through a…