Strengthen the international instruments of justice and peace

(LWI) - Expressing “grave concern over the dangerous escalation of the conflict in Syria” The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) condemns any use of chemical weapons in…

LWF Council adopts resolution on the Situation in North-East and Central Nigeria

(LWI) - During its meeting in Geneva this week, the Council of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) adopted a resolution on the situation in North-East and…

LWF Council calls for action on number of urgent issues

(LWI) - The governing body of the Lutheran World Federation has highlighted a number of issues that need the urgent attention of churches and the international community. On the…

LWF General Secretary Junge congratulates church leaders in Ethiopia and Eritrea on peace agreement

(LWI) - The news of the peace agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopia is “a powerful message of peace to the world,” writes the Lutheran…

Recognition for efforts to end use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has congratulated physician Dr Denis Mukwege who with human rights activist Nadia Murad has received…

LWF greetings to Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions

(LWI) - In a world marked by insecurity and injustice, religious leaders need to jointly contribute to the wellbeing of all, LWF…

LWF urges global community of states to safeguard the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

(LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has urged members of the global community of states to mark the 70th anniversary of the Universal…

Archbishop Musa invites Christians to conquer fear of others

(LWI) - The good news of yet another season of celebrating the birth of Jesus should inspire Christians to be more committed to serving humanity even when confronted with fear…

LWF Vice-President Urmas Viilma, Archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church

Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied, “Truly, I tell you, today you will be with me in…

LWF Vice-President Desri Maria Sumbayak, The Indonesian Christian Church

For me personally, the Easter period this year is quite distinct. Just two days before Good Friday, Indonesians will be giving democracy a major boost by exercising…