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Image Augusta Victoria Hospital staff before entering Gaza at the time of the 2014 conflict. The LWF Council has condemned the continued violence in the region. Photo: LWF Jerusalem Middle East “needs justice not more arms” LWF Council concern over violence against religious minorities GENEVA, 3 August 2015 (LWI) - At its 2015 meeting, the Council of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) adopted a resolution on the Middle East, voicing concern about violence…
Image Churches and agencies are calling on the U.S. government âto extend compassion and help to those who are in needâ at this time of global pandemic. Photo: LWF/ Shaban Mortaja (Juzoor Gaza) COVID-19: Churches in U.S. call for end to Middle East sanctions Ecumenical coalition urges that sanctions in Iran, Syria and Gaza are lifted in response to COVID-19 crisis (LWI) - In light of the growing crisis because of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, an ecumenical coalition of U.S.…
Image Supplies of hand sanitizers, masks and other hygiene products ready for distribution by volunteers of the Eternal Life Lutheran Church in Hong Kong. Photo: ELCHK COVID-19: Health and faith partnership to promote factual information and reduce fear LWF welcomes a WHO guide on religious leaders’ critical role in slowing the pandemic (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) welcomes a recent guide by the …
Image Bishop Azar and EEC Executive Director Simon Awad plant trees in the COVID-19: “Tree of Life” initiative launched by Palestinian bishop A commemoration of COVID-19 victims (LWI) - “2834 souls have left behind tears, pain and memories; loved ones snatched away by the COVID-19 virus,” said Bishop Sani Ibrahim Azar of…
