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Called to use communication for communion building in Europe Communicators from LWF member churches in Europe meet in Riga
“Cooperation is needed today, not isolation” LWF greetings to Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions
“As a matter of faith: leave no one behind” LWF launches global initiative adding the presence, witness and contributions of churches to Sustainable Development Goals
Young Estonian Lutherans gather with Pope Francis Lutheran church presents Pope with apple tree (LWI) - “Let's make it so that love lives.”
“Unity has its roots in God’s mission to the world” LWF general secretary greets European protestants
Christians globally unite in call for eco-justice General Secretary Junge: “we need a faithful return to our deepest human identity”
ECCB urges Czech government to help refugees Synod Council statement: duty to protect and to honor EU partnerships
World Humanitarian Day: LWF calls for protection of humanitarian space “Humanitarian workers have become soft targets for warring parties”
Populism, violence, family separation under spotlight LWF Council calls for action on number of urgent issues
Deep concern about escalating violence in Nigeria LWF Council adopts resolution on the Situation in North-East and Central Nigeria