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Image Prof. Dr Dirk Lange presents news of the two new ecumenical commissions to the LWF Council for approval. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert New commissions to further dialogue with Roman Catholics and Pentecostals 2025 to see start of second Lutheran-Pentecostal dialogue and Sixth Phase of Joint Commission with Catholics (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), together with its ecumenical partners, has established two new commissions and has…
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