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The thirst for peace – a call for intensified dialogue between religions and cultures LWF General Secretary Junge participates at inter-religious gathering in Assisi
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Proposals to pool resources to sustain Lutheran theological formation in LWF regions Church leaders seek collaboration in finding solutions to common challenges
Encounters to deepen dialogue towards church unity Catholics in Chile endorse ‘From Conflict to Communion’ proposals for joint action with Lutherans