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Italy: Building bridges between Lutherans and Catholics Lutherans were in St Peter’s square to witness Pope Leo’s election and share hopes for progress in ecumenical relations
A conversation with climate witnesses at the Kirchentag “The global climate crisis concerns all of us”
80 years after WW2: Renewing our commitment to peace LWF Vice-Presidents in Europe urge churches to be active peacemakers
Global Lutheran Songbook features in concert and workshop at the Kirchentag Discovering the contemporary diversity of song in Lutheran churches across the world
Hanover to welcome more than 100,000 at 2025 Kirchentag Germany’s largest Protestant festival to explore faith, justice, and resilience in a changing world
German youth bring hope to terminally ill children in Romania €27,000 donation supports lifesaving care and comfort at Dr. Carl Wolff Children's Hospice
LWF President: upholding democracy, sharing hope In a meeting with German church leaders, Stubkjær reflects on churches’ responsibility to defend democracy and dignity
Netherlands: Creating spaces for spirituality and encounter Jazz musician, martial arts practitioner, pastor and Synod President, Andreas Wöhle encourages parishioners to find spirituality in unexpected pla
Balcony by balcony: Austrian church campaigns for a renewable future Bringing about sustainable change, promoting care for creation, and intergenerational justice
Journeying together towards the sources that have shaped our faith Council of Nicaea anniversary not just about looking back but also about strengthening commitment to unity and witness
Germany: Commemorating 500 years of the Anabaptist movement Living in unconditional discipleship following Christ
