The Lutheran World Federation

Justification - Press Releases

17 November 1999

Chilean Lutherans and Catholics celebrate "Joint Declaration" signing: Ecumenical services in various congregations

Ecumenical agreement honored in Argentina: Justification enhances transformation

11 November 1999

'Joint Declaration' Implications for social witness: Lutherans and Catholics helping to build a culture of peace

1 November 1999

World Christian communions welcome signing of the "Joint Declaration": A sign of consolation for the Pope John Paul

31 October 1999

Bishop Walter Kasper: A new beginning for Catholics and Lutherans - Basilica of St. Ulrich and Afra hosts ecumenical vespers

Colourful ceremony at signing of "Joint Declaration": A moment of great joy

Reformation Day in Augsburg was historic: Thousands witness signing of "Joint Declaration" celebrations

30 October 1999

Broad agreement on 'Joint Declaration' among German Bishops: Call for increased fellowship in the congregations

'Joint Declaration': The way forward toward Christian unity and the beginning of a new ecumenical consciousness

German State President welcomes 'Joint Declaration': Lutherans and Catholics have taken important stride

29 October 1999

'Joint Declaration' is a 'peace document': It deepens Christian understanding

23 October 1999

A history of the 'Joint Declaration' Dialogue in Germany, the United States and Internationally

Augsburg, Luther and the Fuggers: History fused with theological, political and economic implications

ELCA hails the signing of the 'Joint Declaration': Lutherans and Catholics have bridged theological divide

Exhibition - Videotape - Internet Broadcast: 'Joint Declaration' on the Doctrine of Justification

Significance of the 'Joint Declaration': What is Justification?

Short biographies of those signing the 'Joint Declaration'

Worship: Towards the signing celebration - Services taking place in Augsburg

20 October 1999

'Joint Declaration': New possibilities for ecumenical dialogue - The hard road towards church unity

Saints Ulrich and Afra in Augsburg - Good ecumenical neighborliness

Augsburg, the city of religious peace - In 1530 Philipp Melancthon tried to keep the church from being split