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Humanitarian law violations: Turn the tide in 2025 LWF and partners deliver statement decrying “unspeakable human suffering” and call for increased humanitarian funds
Wittenberg: “Moved, challenged, inspired, unsettled, and transformed” Pastors’ seminar studying Luther and building communion
See the signs – ecumenical advent celebration Staff from ecumenical organizations in Geneva gathered at St.
LWF mourns former President Bishop em. Christian Krause Former bishop of Brunswick died on 28 November
Messages of Joy: An Advent journey across the communion Daily reflections featuring diverse voices from around the globe
Child cancer patient from Gaza dies at AVH, separated from family AVH doctors: Gaza war blocks cancer treatment
LWF Executive Committee meets in Tallinn LWF Executive Committee witnesses how historic Lutheran roots shape contemporary service in Estonia
Burghardt: Faith communities have unique role in nurturing hope through dialogue At UN Forum, LWF General Secretary calls for collective action to address fear-driven hate and promote inclusivity
16 Days: Call to “act now” to empower survivors At LWF’s 16 Days of Activism launch, women’s rights advocates from El Salvador and Iraq called for urgent “action now” to bring the change that is
Lutherans and Orthodox meet to prepare next dialogue session Cyprus to host first plenary of 19th Session focused on synodality and primacy in Eastern and Western traditions
LWF pushes for ambitious goals, just solutions, as COP29 draws toward a close Delegates reflect on their work at COP 29 and share their expectations
