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Lutherans and Catholics walking together in service to the poor
LWF
Lutherans and Catholics walking together in service to the poor
LWF
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has lauded Pope Francis’ prayers with Rome’s Lutheran community on 15 November as a great encouragement for Roman Catholics and Lutherans to move from conflict to communion. “It was refreshing to see his emphasis on approaching complex matters with the heart of a pastor, and calling both Lutherans and Catholics to put service to the poor at the center. In joint service, the servant Christ will manifest himself as the center of unity. That’s the promise,” Junge said. (...)