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Trilateral Conversation publishes final report on baptism “Increased mutual understanding and cooperation” while growing together in faith
LWF publication on “Transformative Readings of Sacred Scriptures” available in German Joint Christian-Muslim study of sacred texts offers new insights to interfaith dialogue
Preserve Hagia Sophia as a shared heritage, LWF urges Turkey Letters to President Erdoğan and Ecumenical Patriarch emphasize significance of “a publicly shared space”
G20 urged to take ambitious action in the wake of the COVID-19 and economic crises Call to utilize the “unprecedented opening to collectively examine the current order”
COVID-19: Interfaith forum calls for protection of human rights LWF and interfaith partners submit statement to Human Rights Council
Lutheran leader shares spiritual insights on pandemic Swedish Archbishop Antje Jackelén is part of interfaith ‘Coronaspection’ project
Confronting populism: how can churches respond? Webinar explores responsibilities and resources for Christians to resist exclusionary rhetoric
LWF joins call to conference on ending Syria conflict 4th Brussels Conference will highlight ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighboring countries
World Refugee Day: Every Action Counts Lutheran church leaders advocate for the protection of displaced people
Ukraine: Joy over new Bible Translation An everyday language translation, grounded in ecumenical partnership
Mennonite, Protestant, Catholic theologians receive ecumenical award First Harding Meyer Prize in Ecumenism awarded to French, German and American theologians
Congratulations to Vatican’s Council for Christian Unity on 60th anniversary LWF’s General Secretary sends greetings to PCPCU President recalling longstanding ecumenical relationship
