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Public Statements at 2025 Council LWF speaks out on current conflicts, humanitarian aid and expresses solidarity with African churches and people
LWF appeals for an end to Iran-Israel conflict LWF condemns the killing of civilians in Gaza airstrikes and the blocking of humanitarian aid
Solidarity and prayers for victims of massacre in Nigeria LWF sends pastoral letter to member churches in Nigeria
Council concludes in Ethiopia, welcomes four new member churches Council members welcome four new churches with joy, issue statements of concern over conflicts and humanitarian crisis