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Lund ecumenical commemoration has inspired local initiatives LWF and Diocese of Lund leaders reflect on joint efforts for peace and reconciliation
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”
With passion on the journey from conflict to communion LWF leaders meet with Pope Francis in the Vatican, look ahead to 500th anniversary of Augsburg Confession
Vatican visit to mark next step from conflict to communion LWF delegation to meet Pope Francis and extend agreement on closer cooperation with Caritas Internationalis
Pentecost retreats strengthen Sweden’s spiritual ecumenism Lutheran bishop and Catholic cardinal host online ‘Quiet Days’ in second edition of ‘A Spiritual Dwelling for God’
Seeking new directions on road to Christian unity Anglican Lutheran Society conference on ‘Stumbling Blocks and Springboards: working together for reconciliation’
Remembering Cardinal Cassidy: Dialogue and reconciliation The LWF gives thanks for life of Australian cardinal who signed the JDDJ with the LWF
COVID-19: Christians around the globe join ecumenical Week of Prayer On the first anniversary of pandemic, Christian churches and organizations pray for healing and hope
Ecumenical partnerships in a post-pandemic world At the end of the Week of Prayer, we look ahead to highlights and hopes for progress towards Christian unity