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Participants at the panel discussion on the 2017 Reformation anniversary. Photo: Gerhard Frey-Reininghaus

Jubilee of Lutheran – Catholic Dialogue Is a Time to Express Hope

PCPCU President Cardinal Koch Speaks at LWF European Church Leaders’ Conference

(LWI) – Celebrating 50 years of the international dialogue between Roman Catholics and Lutherans in 2017 is a critical way of remembering conflicts…

Lund Cathedral where the Commemoration will take place in 2016. Photo: Beth M527 via Flickr (Creative Commons, non-commercial)

Press Release: Joint Ecumenical Commemoration of the Reformation in Lund

Pope Francis, LWF President Bishop Younan and General Secretary Junge to lead October event

25 January 2016 - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Catholic Church will hold a …

The Catholic-Lutheran commemoration in Lund, Sweden, is an important opportunity for Catholics and Lutherans to remember that the reconciliation to which God calls them is for the unity of the Church of Christ and of the world. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

‘What unites us is stronger than what divides us’

GENEVA, 2 February 2016 - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan and General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge encourage LWF member churches to seek ways of deepening relations with the Catholic Church…

LWF vice president for Central Eastern Europe Archbishop Urmas Viilma. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

“Cooperation is needed today, not isolation”

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…

Emma van Dorp lit five symbolic candles on the altar, as the church leaders affirmed the âwish to make more visible our common witness in worship and service, on our journey together towards visible unity.â Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert — Emma van Dorp lit five symbolic candles on the altar, as the church leaders affirmed the wish to make more visible our common witness in worship and service, on our journey together towards visible unity. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

A source of hope towards Christian unity

Five Christian traditions celebrate historic Joint Declaration on Justification

(LWI) - Leaders of Lutheran, Roman Catholic,…

Christian communities worldwide should be models for an economy of life in their own contexts urge the global Christian organizations. The photo shows LWF livelihoods projects in Nepal. LWF/Albin Hillert

COVID-19: Adopt an Economy of Life, urge global Christian organizations

Coronavirus pandemic a prophetic moment

(LWI) – The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new urgency to adopting an “Economy of Life.” Global Christian organizations that represent millions of people across the world are calling for action…