New Pontiff Encouraged to Continue Dialogue with Lutheran Communion
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has greeted the newly elected leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, on his first day in office, expressing the Lutheran…
Leaders from The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) attending the inauguration mass of the pontificate of Pope Francis earlier today in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican, said the first Latin American…
In an audience with Pope Francis earlier today, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan offered the new pontiff a painted cross from El Salvador to help inspire his new ministry…
Second LWF Workshop on Community Diakonia in Europe
A group of Lutheran pastors, educators and diaconal workers (working in church social services) met in the Black Sea port city of Odessa for an ongoing initiative of The…
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Martin Junge has welcomed with joy the enthronement today of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, saying it comes as Anglicans…
Theologians Gather for Second LWF Hermeneutics Consultation
As theologians from 20 countries gathered to gain new understandings of the Psalms for the 21st century they were reminded of the relevance of the ancient biblical writings to…
LWF’s Gratitude for Generous Support from Churches and Partners
“We received the shelters during the rains, but before the snowfall. Our first night in the prefabricated shelter was the first night we felt safe and warm in Za’atri refugee…
Mekong Mission Forum Says Biblical Foundation Key to Identity
Lutheran churches in Asia’s Mekong Delta are developing a stronger identity by strengthening the biblical and theological basis for diaconal and church ministries, participants…
