LWF General Secretary encourages efforts to address the current crises
GENEVA, 4 September 2015 (LWI) – The current refugee crisis in Europe is a pivotal moment in which churches can demonstate values of solidarity and human dignity, the…
LWF President Younan visits border village of Korean Peninsula
(LWI) – At the border village of Panmunjom that divides the Korean people, Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan, President of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), said peace between…
Junge’s perspective on “From Conflict to Communion” in Scherer Lecture at Chicago
(LWI) – As Lutherans and Roman Catholics jointly tell the Reformation story, they offer a powerful witness to a fragmented world, says Rev. Dr Martin Junge…
(LWI) – The President of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan uses his Christmas message this year to urge churches to bring hope to the millions of refugees fleeing…
“… If a shepherd has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray?” Matthew 18: 12
Religious leaders play a critical role, Younan says
Living and working together as people of different faith in the community is increasingly important in today’s global contexts where extremists are bent on using religion to create…
Churches must strengthen robust moderation in society
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan, has warned while on a visit to France that globalized conflict is increasing Islamophobia and anti-…
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." (Luke 23:34)
I have often wondered about this generous prayer by Jesus. Of course they knew what they were doing. Jesus’ crucifixion was about silencing him. It was about…
