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Dr Agnes Abuom — Dr Agnes Abuom at the 11th Assembly of the WCC. Photo: Sean Hawkey/WCC

LWF remembers ecumenical leader Agnes Abuom

LWF joins the WCC in remembering Dr Agnes Abuom, former moderator of the WCC, a “visionary and courageous” ecumenical leader from Africa, who died on 31 May at the age of 73.

Rev. Sven Oppegaard. Photo: LWF

LWF remembers Rev. Sven G. Oppegaard and a life dedicated to church unity

Tribute to former LWF Assistant General Secretary for Ecumenical Affairs

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) shares with deep regret, the news of the passing of Rev. Sven G. Oppegaard, former Assistant General Secretary for…

As Vice-Moderator of the WCC Central Committee, Metropolitan Gennadios spoke at an ecumenical prayer service during the 2018 visit of Pope Francis to the WCC. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

LWF remembers Metropolitan Gennadios of Sassima

Orthodox leader with a lifelong passion for Christian unity, justice, and peace

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed sincere condolences to the Ecumenical Patriarchate following the death of His Eminence…

Rev. Dr William G. Rusch. Photo: Yale Divinity School

Recalling the legacy of Rev. Dr William G. Rusch

LWF gives thanks for the work and witness of Rev. Dr William Rusch, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America

(LWI) - A man who “opened many doors” through his courageous and tireless commitment to the search for Christian…