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Theologians tasked to remove obstacles that hinder enjoyment of unity LWF General Secretary Junge praises Lutheran-Catholic Commission at its 50th anniversary
Celebrating 50 years of Lutheran-Catholic dialogue Commission on Unity to finalize draft report on Baptism and Growth in Communion
Gender-based violence concerns "all of humanity" Faith-based organizations affirm greater engagement in fighting for women’s rights
“In the pursuit of communion and common witness” LWF and WCRC sign the Wittenberg Witness, as WCRC joins JDDJ
Reorienting ourselves – From Conflict to Communion LWF General Secretary Martin Junge maps out next steps in the Lutheran-Catholic dialogue
Ready for deeper engagement in peace building LWF President Musa at “Responsibility of Religions for Peace” conference in Berlin
Academic recognition of LWF’s ecumenical engagement General Secretary Junge receives University of Notre Dame honorary doctorate
God and human dignity New study by German Lutheran and Catholic joint working group finds consensus on ethical matters
Renewed in relations and witness Lutherans and Catholics in the United States follow up on Joint Commemoration in Lund
Anglican-Lutheran reflections - drawing the church families closer An ecumenical project to mark the Reformation anniversary
Further ecumenical steps in Lund (LWI) – The Joint Catholic-Lutheran Commemoration of the Reformation co-hosted by The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Catholic Church in Lu