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A moment to reduce suspicion and strengthen common work Africa Vice-President Bishop Alex Malasusa says Catholic-Lutheran Commemoration is a moment to experience God’s grace
Indian climate justice activist to speak at Joint Catholic-Lutheran Commemoration in Sweden Pranita Biswasi seeks solidarity across generations for the sake of the planet
Joint press release: “Concrete action by Lutherans and Catholics in service of the world’s poor” Press release issued by the Lutheran World Federation and Caritas Internationalis
Responding to Jesus’ prayer that ‘all may be one’ Chilean theologian Rojas says joint Reformation commemoration resonates with local initiatives
A common testimony in a divided world LWF Vice-President Fabiny prays intercommunion will still come true
An important ecumenical sign Swedish Catholic Bishop Arborelius and Lutheran Archbishop Jackelén say joint commemoration strengthens hope
Growing mutual trust between Catholics and Lutherans German bishops say strong ecumenical and joint diaconal efforts underpin relations
LWF congratulates UN Secretary General-Designate António Guterres Younan and Junge encourage former High Commissioner to draw inspiration from service to refugees