In the wake of violence against migrant workers in his native South Africa, executive director of the Lutheran Church of Southern Africa's Rev. Dr David Tswaedi reminds us that we are all descended from another land or country.…
The climate change crisis has created a dilemma for our society. For many years we have been trying to find solutions to combat climate change and its effects…
Climate Justice Charter presented to South African Parliament
This year’s National Day of Action in South Africa called for an “end to hunger, thirst, pollution and climate harm.” On this occasion, representatives of civil society,…
Two participants in the LWF training program on theology, leadership, and gender justice share how newly acquired skills and knowledge advance their work in the church and community.
How can church leaders and faith communities step up and support the struggle to end violence against women and girls? An ecumenical panel of activists explores practical action at the start of the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign.
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Martin Junge expressed “dismay and pain” about the xenophobic attacks in South Africa mostly targeting other Africans living there and foreign-owned business.
South African Bishop Phaswana brings LWF greetings to Vatican Synod of Bishops
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) says the joy of 50 years of joint Catholic-Lutheran dialogue and witness should make the two Christian traditions…
A prophetic voice with a passion for justice, peace and reconciliation
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has hailed South African Bishop (Emeritus) Manas Buthelezi, a former LWF vice-president who died on 20 April, aged 81, as a…
Religious leaders must walk the talk and play their part in reducing stigma and discrimination of people living with HIV and AIDS, says a Lutheran church leader with the virus.
