The first African Doctor of Theology in his home church in Zimbabwe and the first LWF General Secretary from the global south. Rev. Dr Ishmael Noko reflects on key moments from his life and leadership of the global communion of…

PCPCU President Cardinal Koch Speaks at LWF European Church Leaders’ Conference

(LWI) – Celebrating 50 years of the international dialogue between Roman Catholics and Lutherans in 2017 is a critical way of remembering  conflicts…

LWF President Younan’s Public Lecture in Beirut

(LWI) – Rampant religious fanaticism in the Middle East calls Lutherans and other Christians to secure a shared future for all through love and dialogue, said Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan,…

Pope Francis, LWF President Bishop Younan and General Secretary Junge to lead October event

25 January 2016 - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Catholic Church will hold a …

GENEVA, 2 February 2016 - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan and General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge encourage LWF member churches to seek ways of deepening relations with the Catholic Church…

LWF general secretary greets European protestants

(LWI) Steadfastness in Christ means sticking to the call of unity as a prophetic witness in our fragmented world, Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has…

LWF leaders meet with Pope Francis in the Vatican, look ahead to 500th anniversary of Augsburg Confession

(LWI) - Meeting with Pope Francis in the Vatican on 25 June, both the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr. Panti…