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LWF Concerned about Attempt to Violate Freedom of Religion in Malaysia

November 11, 2013 by communications coordinator
LWF Council member Philip Lok, Lutheran Church in Malaysia and Singapore. Photo: LWF/H. Putsman-Penet

Court Rules That Christian Publication May Not Use “Allah” Name (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed deep concern over a Court of Appeal ruling in Malaysia, forbidding a Roman Catholic publication from using the Malay-language word “Allah” for God. In a 5 November letter to LWF member church leaders in Malaysia, LWF … [Read more…]

Posted in: Lutheran World Federation (LWF) News Tagged: Christian-Muslim Relations, Interfaith, Lutheran World Federation, LWF, Malaysia, Religious Freedom

LWF Delegation Meets Pope Francis

October 23, 2013 by communications coordinator
The Pope received a refugee’s teapot as an invitation to work together for the suffering neighbor. Photo: Osservatore Romano

(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…]

Posted in: Lutheran World Federation (LWF) News Tagged: Bishop Munib Younan, Lutheran World Federation, Lutheran-Catholic Relations, LWF, Pope Francis

LWF President Younan Lauds Australian Lutheran Church Schools

October 3, 2013 by communications coordinator
LWF President Bishop Younan meets LCA Bishop John Henderson. Photo: LCA/Rosie Schefe

(LWI) – Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan, President of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), has told Lutheran educators from across Australia that education can act as an instrument for peace and understanding among diverse communities. “Education gives us the tools to transform the world,” Younan told 1,000 delegates at the Australian Conference on Lutheran Education … [Read more…]

Posted in: Lutheran World Federation (LWF) News Tagged: Bishop Munib Younan, Evangelical Lutheran Schools, Lutheran World Federation, LWF

Volunteers Commissioned During English-Speaking Service

September 17, 2013 by communications coordinator
2013-2014 Young Adults in Global Mission

Bishop Munib Younan and the English-Speaking congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) welcomed new volunteers for a year of service in the Holy Land. The six Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) volunteers, known as Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) were blessed. The YAGM work with the … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) News Tagged: Accompaniment, Bishop Munib Younan, ELCA, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, LWF, MCC, Youth

LWF President Munib Younan Meets with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby

July 9, 2013 by communications coordinator

(LWI) Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) welcomed the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to Jerusalem during the Archbishop’s visit to the Holy Land, 26-29 June. This was Welby’s first official visit to the region since his installation earlier this year as the Primate … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News, Lutheran World Federation (LWF) News Tagged: Anglican, Archbishop Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop Munib Younan, Lutheran World Federation, Lutheran/Anglican Relations, LWF

LWF: Joint Lutheran-Catholic Publication on Reformation Launched

June 18, 2013 by communications coordinator

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…]

Posted in: Lutheran World Federation (LWF) News Tagged: Catholicism, Ecumenical, Lutheran World Federation, Lutheran-Catholic Relations, LWF

LWF President Endorses Faith Leaders’ Historic Affirmations to “Welcome the Stranger”

June 17, 2013 by communications coordinator

UNHCR Initiative Supports Refugees’ Protection and Promotes Interreligious Cooperation (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan has endorsed a historic code of conduct declaration that calls for faith leaders, faith-based organizations and communities to enhance efforts to embrace and support millions of refugees, internally displaced and stateless people, and to … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News, Lutheran World Federation (LWF) News Tagged: Bishop Munib Younan, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, Interfaith, Lutheran World Federation, LWF, UNHCR, Welcoming the Stranger

LWF President Younan Says Arms Trade Treaty Is an Important Tool for Non-Violent Conflict Resolution

April 19, 2013 by communications coordinator

GENEVA, 12 April 2013 (LWI) – The first-ever global Arms Trade Treaty will be an important tool for peaceful and non-violent resolution of conflicts, with justice and respect for the dignity and rights of every person, says Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan, President of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF). In a statement today welcoming the adoption … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News, Lutheran World Federation (LWF) News Tagged: Arms Trade Treaty, Bishop Munib Younan, Lutheran World Federation, LWF, United Nations

Bishop Younan Meets With The Heads of Churches in Jerusalem

April 2, 2013 by communications coordinator

JERUSALEM – Bishop Munib Younan met with the heads of churches at the Latin Patriarchate in Jerusalem today to give his Easter greetings. Ten of the thirteen heads of churches were present, as well as priests and Bishops from Jerusalem. The Lutheran delegation to the meeting included Bishop Younan, Propst Wolfgang Schmidt, representative of the … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News, Evangelical Church of Germany (EKD) News, Lutheran World Federation (LWF) News Tagged: Accompaniment, Bishop Munib Younan, Easter, Ecumenical, ELCJHL, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, Heads of Churches, LWF, Rev. Dr. Angela Zimmann, Rev. Dr. Martin Zimmann

LWF President Bishop Younan Congratulates Newly Elected Pope Francis I

March 15, 2013 by communications coordinator

GENEVA, 14 March 2013 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has greeted the newly elected leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, on his first day in office, expressing the Lutheran Communion’s joy for Catholics and urging continued dialogue with Lutherans. The Roman Catholic College of Cardinals elected Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio on … [Read more…]

Posted in: Lutheran World Federation (LWF) News Tagged: Bishop Munib Younan, Catholic Church, Ecumenical, General Secretary Rev. Martin Junge, Lutheran World Federation, LWF
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