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LWF and Caritas reaffirm shared commitment to serving the most vulnerable Caritas Internationalis and World Service discuss leveraging joint networks to bring hope at global and local levels
Cyclone Idai: LWF to provide clean water sources and shelter in Mozambique LWF team says “most displaced people are still in holding centers”
Senegal: A true spirit of partnership and generosity toward the church UEPAL President Albecker shares his reflections on a recent visit to congrefgations in the capital Dakar and other parishes
Industrialized nations must ‘honor moral responsibility’ to mitigate effects of climate change in Ethiopia LWF Ethiopia Representative addresses German politicians ahead of European elections
Statement from Notre Dame Consultation: Visible Unity and Common Witness Five Christian communions proclaim anew the good news of God's liberating grace
International NGOs in Myanmar reiterate humanitarian obligation to protect civilians in Rakhine 95,000 people in conflict areas can no longer access basic services
Wittenberg: A Lutheran perspective on translating the Bible Interview with Rev. Dr Hoyce Jacob Lyimo-Mbowe
From Conflict to Communion: The future of Christians together in the world Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Anglicans and Reformed discern further steps towards deeper ecclesial communion and common witness
The whole world in one room Retrospect from participants of the 19th International Theological Seminar in Wittenberg
Ecumenical prayer service on opening day of JDDJ consultation Leaders of five Christian World Communions attend ecumenical prayer service
Guatemala: Church concern over setback in fight against impunity Interview with ILUGUA President Rev. José Pilar Álvarez Cabrera
