A commitment to move together in hope

(LWI) – Almost 500 years after the Reformation, which pitted Lutherans and Catholics against each other for centuries, leaders of the two traditions gathered in…

Monday’s prayer service in Lund Cathedral has moved Catholics and Lutherans toward greater cooperation and invited them to rejoice in the gifts that have come to the Church through the Reformation. With the…

Remaining differences need to be addressed with a view to unity

(LWI) - The first Joint Catholic-Lutheran Commemoration of the Reformation at global level represents a landmark in ecumenical…

Regional and host churches want to facilitate mutual learning and meaningful contribution

(LWI) – Women from Namibia’s Lutheran churches have begun preparations to host The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Women’s Pre-Assembly to be held…

Common Prayer service in Strasbourg

(LWI) A joint ecumenical service commemorating the Reformation last week was one of a number of ecumenical events convened by Catholics and Lutherans in France.

The December 6 service was hosted…

LWF President Younan and Jerusalem delegation visit Cairo, denounce killings at Coptic Cathedral

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Bishop Dr Munib Younan and Palestinian Muslim and Christian leaders from Jerusalem…

Bishop Munib Younan reflects on a “Gospel-centered” faithfulness

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) celebrates Christmas in 2016 by thanking God for the reassurance that what unites Christians is more powerful than what divides…

In New Year Message General Secretary Junge invites churches to seek inspiration from Reformation anniversary

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) encourages its member churches to find inspiration in the 500th anniversary of the…

More than 110 young Lutherans expected for LWF Youth Pre-Assembly in Ondangwa

(LWI) – Young pastors and youth leaders from the three member churches of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Namibia have launched preparations for the…

"A priesthood of all believers"

(LWI) - Women and men from all regions of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) are taking part in the first LWF seminar for lay people in church leadership positions, from 19 to 28 January at the LWF Center…