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Prof. Theodor Dieter, director, LWF Institute for Ecumenical Research in Strasbourg, France. Photo: Biersack

Strasbourg Institute director Dieter to receive 2017 Ratzinger Prize

Recognition for contribution to Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification

(LWI) - Lutheran ecumenist Prof. Theodor Dieter will receive the 2017 Ratzinger Prize on 18 November. The director of the LWF Institute for Ecumenical…

A group discussion on religion and the public space during the Asian Lutheran Identity Seminar in Hong Kong. Photo: LWF/S. Lawrence

Reformation is a catalyst to stand against oppressive systems in Asia

Lutheran identity seminar on the church in the public space

(LWI) - Stand up against oppressive systems in church and society – the “Goliaths in our midst” – Asian church leaders were urged as they gathered in Hong Kong to consider the…

A service to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation was held at Westminster Abbey, London. From left: the LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge, the Reverend Isabelle Hamley, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the PCPCU Secretary Bishop Dr. Brian Farrell, the Dean of Westminster Rev. Dr John Hall. Photo: Andrew Dunsmore/Westminster Abbey

‘A decisive moment for all churches’

Canterbury Archbishop presents Anglicans’ affirmation of the JDDJ to Lutherans and Catholics

(LWI) – During a special service to commemorate 500 years of the Reformation at the Westminster Abbey today, representatives of The Lutheran…

Thousands of climate activists from across the world took to the streets of Bonn just before the start of the UN climate conference COP23. The march was called

Global churches act together for climate justice in call to COP23

The World Council of Churches, ACT Alliance and Lutheran World Federation - together representing more than half a billion Christians worldwide - are issuing a united call for action on climate justice, the largest call of its kind in history…

Thousands of climate activists from across the world took to the streets of Bonn just before the start of the UN climate conference COP23. Photo: WCC/Sean Hawkey

Creation – not for sale

LWF youth delegation at COP23 in Bonn, Germany

(LWI) – “Through the continued engagement of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in this priority area we aim to raise new climate leaders and support member churches engagement for climate…

Global church leaders urge COP23 to take action

The needs of the most vulnerable countries must be prioritized

After a week of negotiations at the UN climate summit taking place in Bonn, Germany, the World Council of Churches (WCC), The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), and ACT Alliance…

“Climate justice and interfaith dialogue should be connected”

Interview with COP23 delegate Daniel Sinaga from Indonesia

(LWI) – “Climate justice is a common challenge to all of us,” says Daniel Sinanga, a member of The Lutheran World Federation delegation to the…

The Lutheran - Orthodox Joint Commission gathered for its 17th Plenary Session in Helsinki, Finland, from 7-14 November.

Lutherans and Orthodox finalize statement on ordained ministry

Commission members commemorate 2017 Reformation anniversary

(LWI) - The Lutheran - Orthodox Joint Commission on Unity has moved closer to publishing a common statement on ordained ministry/priesthood. The statement of the international…