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Australia: searching for a way forward together As bishop of the church in Australia and New Zealand, Paul Smith led the Convention which approved women’s ordination
Building a network to support women in the church The new gender justice coordinators for Central and Eastern Europe reflect on priorities and challenges in their region
COP30: Reinforced solidarity among churches committed to caring for creation Training strengthens advocacy and working together for the care for creation
LWF gives thanks for life and legacy of Pope Francis The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) joins Catholics and other faith communities across the world in mourning the loss of Pope Francis, who died on
Easter message: Mission begins with Resurrection Isabella Reimann Gnas, LWF Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean reflects on Mary’s call to missionary action
Good Friday message: My God, why have you abandoned me? Bishop Tamás Fabiny, LWF Vice President for Central Eastern Europe reflects on the suffering portrayed in Psalm 22
Christians called to work for unity as they celebrate Easter together Joint message urges all Christians to work for unity as they celebrate Easter Sunday together
Christian leaders unite in call for economies that nurture life A call for a just financial architecture that serves the poor and protects the planet
LWF laments escalating violence during Holy Week LWF condemns the killing of civilians in Gaza airstrikes and the blocking of humanitarian aid
Guatemala to host first Latin American Peace Messengers training A former participant shares lessons learned as LWF gears up for first bilingual Peace Messengers training in Guatemala
Abound in Hope: Responsible theology takes center stage for Asian leaders Affirming resilience and hope against challenges
Climate change: Addressing non-economic impacts for justice and human rights New publication exploring the faith, cultural, and human dimensions of climate change (LWI) – With a new publication titled “…
