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Press Releases and Media Advisories by year
2024
- 30/07/2024 - Press Release: Lutheran-Orthodox Common Statement on the Filioque
- 19/06/2024 - Press Release: LWF Council concludes in Chavannes
- 13/06/2024 - Press Release: LWF Council meets in Chavannes-de-Bogis
- 15/05/2024 - Correction: Press Release: LWF leaders visit Ukraine
- 15/05/2024 - Press Release: LWF's Good Friday and Easter Sunday Messages
- 28/03/2024 - Press Release: LWF's Good Friday and Easter Sunday Messages
2023
- Sep. 2023 – Press Room: Thirteenth LWF Assembly
- Apr. 2023 – Media Accreditation for the Thirteenth Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation | Deadline for journalists in person: 10 June 2023
2022
- 07 Apr. 2022 – Press Release: Baptism and Growth in Communion – EN | DE | ES | FR | Report of the Lutheran-Roman Catholic Commission on Unity
- February 2022 – Support people and churches in Ukraine
2020
- May 2020: LWF Member churches response to COVID-19
- May 2020: LWF World Service response to COVID-19
- March 2020: COVID-19 response - LWF responds to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic
2017
- 08 Dec. 2017: LWF offers “Christ of Bojayá” to Pope Francis, symbolizing hope for unity and reconciliation
- 07 Dec. 2017: LWF President Musa meets Pope Francis and calls for “pastoral ecumenism”
- 06 Dec. 2017: LWF urges US President Trump to refrain from recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and relocating the US embassy
- 13 Nov. 2017: Global church leaders urge COP23 to take action
- 05 Nov. 2017: The World Council of Churches, ACT Alliance, Lutheran World Federation - together representing more than half a billion Christians worldwide - issue a united call for action on climate justice.
- 31 Oct. 2017: Pastoral responsibility toward sharing of the Eucharist - Joint LWF - PCPCU statement on Reformation Day 2017
- 21 Oct. 2017: Augsburg Peace Prize awarded to LWF General Secretary
- 20 Jun. 2017: World Refugee Day: Extend the hand of welcome
- 02 Jun. 2017: Climate justice must be prioritized, say ACT Alliance, the Lutheran World Federation and the World Council of Churches
- 16 May 2017: Called to turn outward with gratitude for service - Message of the LWF Twelfth Assembly
2015
- 5 October 2015: UNHCR panel discussion - People of faith for people in need
- 19 August 2015: Media invitation to global gathering of young Lutherans
- 23 June 2015: LWF announces decision not to invest in fossil fuels
- 17 April 2015: LWF Update on Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya
- 13 April 2015: LWF Advocates for Gaza Reconstruction
- 15 January 2015: Lutherans and Catholics Plan Joint Ecumenical Commemoration in 2016 - JOINT LWF-PCPCU PRESS RELEASE: EN | DE
- 8 January 2015: LWF Condemns Disregard for Human Life in Paris Killings
2014
- 19 December 2014: From Conflict to Communion - LWF and the Vatican Announce Common Liturgical Material for 2017 - EN | DE
- 11 December 2014: LWF Leaders Urge Member Churches to Advocate for Syrian Refugees, who risk hunger and starvation - EN | DE
- 9 December 2014: Cash-Flow Crisis of Augusta Victoria Hospital Averted - EN | DE
- 2 December 2014: 365 Days of Fasting Launched at COP20 - “Fast-for-the-Climate” campaign - EN | DE
- 14 November 2014: General Secretary Urges Mexican Church to Defend the Value of Each Human Being - Shocking news about disappearance and death of 43 students - EN- DE
- 23 October 2014: An invitation to join in the three-year process of global and regional initiatives to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation - EN | DE
- 25 September 2014: LWF Solidarity with Churches and Communities Affected by Ebola Crisis - EN | DE
- 25 August 2014: LWF and Islamic Relief Sign Memorandum of Understanding
- 07 August 2014: South Sudan: LWF Condemns Aid Workers’ Killing, Evacuates Maban Staff amid Growing Insecurity - EN | DE
- 8 July 2014: LWF General Secretary Junge and Cardinal Koch Share their Views on Understanding of the Church - EN | DE
- 29 April 2014: LWF Joins Call to End Violence against Civilians in South Sudan - EN | DE
- 25 April 2014: LWF Pleads for Cessation of Hostilities and Humanitarian Access to Civilians in South Sudan - EN | DE
- 17 April 2014: LWF Council 2014 (from 12-17 June 2014 in Medan, Indonesia) – Invitation to the Media
- 10 April 2014: LWF Encouraged By Sustained Advocacy to Resolve Financial Situation at Augusta Victoria Hospital - EN | DE
- 3 April 2014: LWF Deeply Concerned about Suspended Activities’ Impact on Communities in Myanmar - EN | DE
- 27 March 2014: Ecumenical Organizations Discuss Swiss Immigration Vote with Geneva Authorities - EN | DE
- 27 February 2014: Nigeria: People of Faith Affirming the Sanctity of Life amid Challenges - EN | DE
- 20 February 2014: Deep Concern over Impact of Swiss Vote on Massive Immigration - EN | DE
- 20 February 2014: Ukrainian Bishop Calls for End to Violence (at Independence Square (Maidan) in the capital of Kiev) - EN | DE
- 5 February 2014: Critical Financial Situation at Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem - EN | DE
- 14 January 2014: Lutheran Reformation is a Global Citizen - EN | DE | PHOTO
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