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Fighting in Syria halts LWF activities in Aleppo Syria’s civil war had already provoked one of the world’s largest refugee crises, but renewed fighting is causing further suffering and a breakdown
2024 Christmas card: Following the footsteps of the wise men Nigerian artist combines graphic design and African tradition
Humanitarian law violations: Turn the tide in 2025 LWF and partners deliver statement decrying “unspeakable human suffering” and call for increased humanitarian funds
See the signs – ecumenical advent celebration Staff from ecumenical organizations in Geneva gathered at St.
Wittenberg: “Moved, challenged, inspired, unsettled, and transformed” Pastors’ seminar studying Luther and building communion
LWF mourns former President Bishop em. Christian Krause Former bishop of Brunswick died on 28 November