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Faith leaders urge action at UN climate talks PARIS, France, 2 December 2015 (LWI) - Over 20 faith leaders, with youth, political and civil society representatives sat down for a uniqu
Lutherans and Catholics walking together in service to the poor Pope Francis at prayer service with Rome’s Lutheran congregation
Deepening Lutheran theology to engage with economic and political realities GENEVA, 20 October 2015 (LWI) – How do theological questions that triggered the Reformation movement 500 years ago relate to the political
Lutherans and Catholics share concern for nurturing families South African Bishop Phaswana brings LWF greetings to Vatican Synod of Bishops
Joint ecumenical witness towards inclusion and inter-dependence Junge’s perspective on “From Conflict to Communion” in Scherer Lecture at Chicago
Faith groups a force for peace and cultural sensitivity in international aid GENEVA/LONDON, 5 October 2015 - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) will jointly discuss the importance of faith
Piazza Martin Lutero in Rome, a reminder to care for the poor An important ecumenical witness for Christians
Call for theology that engages with Asia’s realities LWF co-sponsored consultation affirms continued dialogue at the grassroots of society
LWF General Secretary Junge speaks at Mennonite World Conference "Transforming power of reconciliation”