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The journey from conflict to communion is irreversible LWF President Musa meets Pope Francis and calls for “pastoral ecumenism”
The Middle East and the world need peace, not more violence LWF urges US President Trump to refrain from recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and relocating the US embassy
Realizing Lutheran Communion through Writings and Encounter Twenty theologians from around the communion discuss “Luther as Preacher and Teacher"
Knowing Who We Are Key to Ending Gender-Based Violence Rev. Dr Faith Kokubelwa Lugazia on the 16 days of activism to overcome Gender-Based Violence
Ecumenical groups join in UN forum on business and human rights in Geneva “Stop Human Rights Abuse! – Meaningful Dialogue with Communities”
Vatican issues commemorative Reformation stamp An encouraging step of the joint commitment to “walk the paths of communion”
ACT Alliance and The Lutheran World Federation call on people of faith to act on climate justice Climate change must be addressed
“Climate justice and interfaith dialogue should be connected” Interview with COP23 delegate Daniel Sinaga from Indonesia
Possibilities for efficient and qualified theological education Interview with German theologian Gabriele Hoerschelmann