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India’s Lutheran churches fight AIDS stigma Perceptions are changing about the church and people living with HIV
Lutheran-Catholic dialogue inspires closer church cooperation in Malaysia (LWI) – Inspired by the international dialogue between The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Catholic Church, Malaysia’s Lutherans have initi
Celebrating 130 years of Lutheran mission in Papua New Guinea Bishop Urame seeks greater focus on social injustice
“Heavenly Cross” inaugurated at Luther Garden LWF leaders and German President Gauck unveil work of art
Pilgrim Station, Opening worship, "Heavenly Cross" inauguration in the Luther Garden - The day in pictures A solemn opening service in the historic town church in Wittenberg, the unveiling of the redesigned “Heavenly Cross” in the Luther Garden, a "livin
Lutherans discuss ecumenical commemoration of the Reformation LWF Wittenberg Pilgrimage started today
Changing laws and patriarchal attitudes go hand in hand Arabic version of LWF Gender Justice Policy launched in West Bank and Gaza
Caring for the children of Palestine Jerusalem’s Augusta Victoria Hospital specializes in the treatment of kidney disease and cancer treatment.
Severe quake damage to Kumamoto’s Lutheran churches and schools Lutheran church assists affected residents, assesses damage
Rebuilding homes and heritage in Nepal one year on One year ago a 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated central and Eastern Nepal. A year later, with the help of LWF communities are being re-built.