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23 Jul 2010

Forgiveness humanises us, says Archbishop of Canterbury

Forgiveness is vital to human flourishing, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has told a global gathering of Lutheran Christians.
22 Jul 2010

Lutheran leader challenges churches on women's ordination

Christians are called to inclusivity, says the head of the Lutheran World Federation. Without it, effective witness to social justice is undermined.
21 Jul 2010

Hunger is humanity's fault, not God's, says Lutheran leader

The president of the Lutheran World Federation, which is meeting in Germany this week, says world hunger is a result of changeable human failings.
20 Jul 2010

Lutherans to seek Mennonite forgiveness for historic persecution

The Lutheran World Federation is to adopt a historic statement asking forgiveness from Mennonites for the persecution of Anabaptists in the 16th century.
19 Jul 2010

Lutheran World Federation gathering in Stuttgart

Lutherans from around the world will meet in Stuttgart, Germany, tomorrow for the Eleventh Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation.
5 Jul 2010

US church leaders in White House meeting over Middle East peace

The president of the Lutheran World Federation says "commitment, capacity and concern" defined the purpose of a recent meeting on Middle East issues at the White House.
7 Jun 2010

Finland celebrates the election of its first woman bishop

Irja Askola has become the first woman to be elected as a bishop in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, a step seen as a "milestone" by Lutherans globally.
23 Mar 2010

Lutheran world body achieves over 70 million affiliated members

For the first time, the total number of members in churches belonging to the Lutheran World Federation has risen to over 70 million, increasing by 1.6 million.
29 Oct 2009

Lutherans apologise for past persecution of Mennonites and Anabaptists

The governing body of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has approved a statement that prepares for a significant action of reconciliation with churches of the Mennonite and Anabaptist families, apologising for past persecution.
27 Oct 2009

New Lutheran leader will build unity among churches and communities

World Council of Churches General Secretary Samuel Kobia says new Lutheran World Federation leader Martin Junge will champion lively church partnership and wider human solidarities.

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