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Lund Cross placed in chapel of the Ecumenical Center Visual expression of journey towards shared Eucharist
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Vatican issues commemorative Reformation stamp An encouraging step of the joint commitment to “walk the paths of communion”
Lutherans and Orthodox finalize statement on ordained ministry Commission members commemorate 2017 Reformation anniversary
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Landmark faith partnership in aid work renewed Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) and the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) have renewed their landmark commitment to working together on humanitarian
Prayers for reconciliation and religious freedom Lutheran churches in Myanmar host festive Reformation anniversary
‘A decisive moment for all churches’ Canterbury Archbishop presents Anglicans’ affirmation of the JDDJ to Lutherans and Catholics