(LWI) – During an audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican earlier today, leaders from The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) expressed gratitude for the partnership with the Roman Catholic Church that makes it possible for churches to strengthen their commitment to the poor and vulnerable. “As people who have been encountered by Christ, we are … [Read more…]
Cardinal Koch: Keynote Address to LWF Council (LWI) Presenting the keynote address to the Council of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) today, Kurt Cardinal Koch, President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity (PCPCU), reflected on the joint Lutheran-Roman Catholic publication, “From Conflict to Communion,” which was launched during the meeting of the LWF governing … [Read more…]
(Left) His Eminence Kurt Cardinal Koch, President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, and LWF President Bishop Dr. Munib A. Younan. © ELCJHL / Elizabeth McHan LWF President Bishop Younan Gives Thanks for Common Work with Roman Catholics JERUSALEM/GENEVA, 25 May 2012 (Lutheran World Information)–The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Bishop Dr Munib … [Read more…]
LWF President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan, assisted by General Secretary Rev. Martin Junge, presents Pope Benedict XVI with a gift from Bethlehem depicting the Last Supper. Second from left is Vatican employee of the hall Francesco Cavaliere. (© Servizio Fotografico “L’Osservatore Romano”) VATICAN City, Vatican/GENEVA, 16 December 2010 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation … [Read more…]
GENEVA, 15 December 2010 (LWI) – Representatives of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) led by the president Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan will visit Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican on 16 December. The seven-member delegation includes also the general secretary, Rev. Martin Junge and these regional vice presidents of the Lutheran communion elected at … [Read more…]
Twenty-five Catholic bishops through-out the Middle East and Africa have called for a day of fasting and prayer for peace in Israel and Palestine on Dec. 22 and for urgent action by the Christian world to do more to make peace. Bishop Dr. Munib Younan of the ELCJ, serving in Palestine, Jordan and Israel, has … [Read more…]