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Bishop Michael Bünker from the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Austria explains the church's position regarding Austrian parliament's Good Friday decision. Photo: ECACA/Uschmann
Public holiday on Good Friday abolished in Austria
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15 Apr 2019
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15 Apr 2019
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From left to right: Ordained pastors of the Mexican Lutheran Church; Karina Carmona, José Alcantara, Sofía Tenorio, Ángela Trejo, David Brondos, Roberto Trejo and Moisés Espino following the worship service celebrating 10 years of women’s ordination. Photo: L. Tenorio/ILM
Mexican church marks 10 years of women’s ordination
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12 Apr 2019
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12 Apr 2019
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Bishop Helga Haugland Byfuglien, Presiding Bishop, Church of Norway. Photo: Hege Flo Øfstaas/Church of Norway
Norway’s presiding bishop shares hopes and challenges
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12 Apr 2019
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12 Apr 2019
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Getting together: Scholarship holders of the GNC/LWF with Rev. Dionisie Arion, Scholarship Secretary of the GNC/LWF (left) and Rev. Norbert Denecke, General Secretary of the GNC/LWF. Photo: LWF/A.Weyermüller
Deepening communion, strengthening churches, encouraging people
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11 Apr 2019
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11 Apr 2019
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Workshop participants with local church staff in the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Malabon, Manila. All photos: LWF/Marina Dölker
Philippines church hosts workshop to support regional mission and development
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10 Apr 2019
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10 Apr 2019
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In Uganda, LWF’s humanitarian work includes support to people who have fled conflict in neighboring South Sudan and DRC. At the Rwamwanja refugee settlement, Congolese Zubert Masuku is now a highly skilled fashion designer, who also trains fellow youth for free. Photo: LWF/ S. Nalubega
Human Rights Council: Concern for conflict-affected populations and people with albinism
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9 Apr 2019
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  • Theology
9 Apr 2019
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Participants in the ‘People on the Move’ workshop visit the ‘Augustanahof’ housing project and ecumenical center in Amsterdam. Photo: Holger Lux
Dutch church’s work on diversity and integration inspires LWF delegates from across Europe
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8 Apr 2019
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8 Apr 2019
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In Manica province, most of the people displaced by cyclone Idai are staying in holding centers, hoping to return to their homes once flood waters recede. Photo: LWF/Philip Wijmans
Cyclone Idai: LWF to provide clean water sources and shelter in Mozambique
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5 Apr 2019
  • Humanitarian
  • Climate
5 Apr 2019
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Caritas Secretary General Michel Roy and World Service Director Maria Immonen at LWF’s Geneva headquarters. Photo: S.Gallay/LWF
LWF and Caritas reaffirm shared commitment to serving the most vulnerable
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5 Apr 2019
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  • Churches
5 Apr 2019
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