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A peace dove and flowers at a monument in Amsterdam. Photo courtesy of Albin Hillert
LWF New Year Message: ‘Seek peace and pursue it’
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1 Jan 2019
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1 Jan 2019
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Young pilgrims gather in Taize to share their faith and advocate for environmental protection. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux
Youth in Taizé: Be builders of hospitality and hope
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28 Dec 2018
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28 Dec 2018
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Mayerlis serves woman leader Aida a meal of sarapa – rice and chicken wrapped in a Cachibou leaf. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Churches accompany ex-combatant communities through delicate peace process
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21 Dec 2018
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21 Dec 2018
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“Kirchenjahr evangelisch,” a new app launched in Germany provides information on all aspects of the church year. Photo: VELKD/ELKB
Mobile companion throughout the church year
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20 Dec 2018
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20 Dec 2018
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The ‘Ospedale Evangelico Betania’ in Naples, Italy. Photo: Michele Attanasio
Hospital in Naples marks half century of ‘open arms’
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19 Dec 2018
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19 Dec 2018
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LWF COP 24 delegate Mr Khulekani S. Magwaza, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa. Photo:LWF/Sean Hawkey
A strong basis to implement climate agreement but the poor have been left behind
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18 Dec 2018
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18 Dec 2018
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A nativity scene decorates a wall outside a church in Bogotá, Colombia. Photo: courtesy of Albin Hillert
2018 LWF Christmas message: “Do not be afraid”
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14 Dec 2018
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14 Dec 2018
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Acolytes of the Lutheran Church in Liberia prepare to lead the march protesting all forms of violence in the Thursdays in Black campaign. All photos: LCL/ Linda Johnson Seyenkulo
Liberia’s Thursdays in Black campaign amplifies efforts to end gender-based violence
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13 Dec 2018
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13 Dec 2018
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North-East Mosul was occupied by the Islamic State. The population fled leaving behind destroyed houses, churches, schools and other buildings. Photo: Hungarian Interchurch Aid
A thriving church beside the devastation of war
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12 Dec 2018
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12 Dec 2018
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