In contrast to the contentious and bloody history that divided them in the past, Lutherans across the world are praying for Catholics as they seek a new pope.
Jerusalem, as the site of the resurrection, should be the city of hope, said Lutheran Bishop Munib Younan in his Easter message of encouragement to Christians in the region.
Evangelical Lutherans will take part in a non-violence and conflict transformation workshop next week, to help the denomination respond to the US Virginia Tech shootings and global violence.