September 2022 marks the 500th anniversary of one of Martin Luther’s most important literary achievements: the publication of his German translation of the New Testament, popularly known as his ‘September Testament’. This publication, in the autumn of 1522, paved the way for other translations of the Bible into the vernacular, making it accessible for people both at church and
Protecting the safety and security of minorities (LWI) - At the 49th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and its interfaith partners welcomed the appointment of the first UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change. The statement emphasized how this is the
At the 49th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in partnership with the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) expressed concern about legislation and socio-cultural movements that hinder peaceful coexistence among people of different religions and beliefs.
‘Keeping our humanity’ is the theme of an online interfaith summit taking place from 20 to 24 February, organized by the European interreligious network ‘A World of Neighbours’ (AWoN). Initiated by Church of Sweden Archbishop Antje Jackelén, the network seeks to strengthen relations between faith-based actors working with and for migrants, refugees and other people on the move.
Reconstruction has begun and campus life has resumed at the Mekane Yesus Seminary in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, which was severely damaged during flash flooding after a nearby river burst its banks in August. Eight people, including three children were killed as a wave of water and mud swept through the seminary compound destroying roads and houses belonging to staff