Archeology
The creation of Iran
When in 330 BC the army of Alexander the Great captured the capitals of the Achaemenid Empire, it seemed that ancient Persia was finally destroyed. The palace in Persepolis was…
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LWF calls for a peaceful resolution in the Middle East
For immediate release, 28 February 2026. The LWF is very concerned about the escalating situation in the Middle East region. LWF calls on all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint…
News
Old Testament Themed Hymns Join Hymns for Home and Church
The release of the new hymnbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues with the addition of 12 new songs to the “Hymns for Home and Church”…
Christianity
Greenland: integrating Christianity with Inuit spirituality
Can you start by sharing a few memories of your childhood? I was born in 1977 in Attu, a small village on an island on the northwest coast of Greenland.…
Buddhism
Eileen Gu and Buddhism: Letting Go in the Limelight
A single, understated line from a social-media Q&A—“I recently embraced Buddhism”—took on new weight amid Olympic scrutiny and a moment of grief after gold. In the high-velocity world of elite…
Press releases
Amplifying frontline voices for climate justice and human rights
Human rights advocates share stories of working for climate justice at a pre-session of the UN’s Universal Periodic Review At UN’s Universal Periodic Review pre-session advocates share stories of working…
Press releases
Latin America: Young people as sowers of hope in challenging times
Latin America’s traditional youth camps are signs of hope, offering space for sharing and healing, nurturing spirituality and hands-on service to neighbor and the environment 25 Feb 2026 | English | German Group…
Council of Europe
Unlike von der Leyen, Alain Berset names envoy to defend Europe’s religious minorities
Council of Europe move targets antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred, and wider religious intolerance As hate incidents and polarisation spill across borders, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset has tied the…
News
News for Temples in Brazil, the Philippines, Texas and South Dakota
Teresina Brazil Temple The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that the groundbreaking services for the Teresina Brazil Temple will be held on…
Christianity
Four years on, LWF keeps hope alive in Ukraine
Reflecting on the four-year mark of the conflict in his country, Bishop Pavlo Shvarts, head of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine said: “It is a tragic day for…