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Press Release: A joint Catholic-Lutheran “Common Prayer” for 500 years of Reformation GENEVA/VATICAN CITY, 11 January 2016 - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity (PCPCU
LWF congratulates Mitri Raheb on receiving the Olof Palme Prize “Voice for peace and reason in a volatile region”
"Every single one counts under God's reign” “… If a shepherd has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of t
LWF Endowment Fund enjoys strong year (LWI) – A record level of contributions to The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Endowment Fund since 2009 has moved the fund closer to its target of
Ignorance, myths and stigma “steal” life LWF furthers regional collaboration for HIV and AIDS advocacy in Africa
Embracing differences in multi-faceted Asia Lutheran identity acknowledges solidarity amidst suffering
Paris climate agreement hailed by ecumenical leaders “What a step and what a goal. Let's put all our weight behind it."
Strategies to counter terrorism engender more violence GENEVA, 10 December 2015 (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) marks Human Rights Day today by denouncing both the recent “vicious”
Churches stand side by side in fight against climate change (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) delegates taking part in faith and civil society action at crucial climate talks in Paris are also usin
Caring for creation – a bridge between church and society LWF climate advocates learn about French church eco-justice initiatives
