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12 Feb 2013

Lutherans pray for Catholics at a time of global transition

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.
20 Nov 2007

Middle East bishop meets Jimmy Carter on peace mission

Peace and justice advocate Bishop Munib A. Younan of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land has met with former US President Jimmy Carter to discuss initiatives relating to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
9 Aug 2007

Evangelical Lutherans pledge opposition to Iraq war escalation

The highest legislative assembly of the 4.8 million member Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has declared its opposition to "any escalation of the war" in Iraq and called upon the US government to work for a just-peace.
4 Jul 2007

US churches continue push for children's economic rights

Leaders of 20 national American religious organizations are continuing to press the US Congress this month (June 2007), urging expanded funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Programme (SCHIP).