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LWF welcomes Pope Leo’s focus on unity and service Lutheran leaders meet with the first Augustinian pope and take part in Sunday Mass for the inauguration of his ministry
LWF congratulates Pope Leo XIV, expresses hope for building “bridges of peace” “May Catholics and Lutherans continue to grow towards unity through joint service and shared witness”
Pope Francis: “radical witness to the gospel” A pope who placed the most marginalized people at the very heart of his pontificate
LWF delegation to attend funeral of Pope Francis Ecumenical delegations gather alongside heads of state and pilgrims from countries around the world
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
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
Baptismal unity: Anglican and Lutheran leaders commit to unity and common mission Highlights of first ecumenical summit include new initiatives for deepening communion between Anglicans and Lutherans
Lutheran-Pentecostal: looking for a common language A new phase of Lutheran-Pentecostal dialogue opens in Brazil exploring themes of worship and Christian formation
Former LWF General Secretary Junge receives St Erik award Church of Sweden honors Martin Junge’s leadership in ecumenical relations, gender justice and church engagement in public space
New round of Lutheran-Pentecostal dialogue Theologians from LWF and Pentecostal World Fellowship to meet in Brazil to explore ways of worship and formation
Interfaith Harmony Week: challenging stereotypes, promoting understanding Indonesian churches collaborate on new training course focusing on religious harmony and interfaith dialogue
Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification: 25 years on Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist and Reformed churches mark 25th anniversary of historic agreement
