The World Methodist.The World Methodist Conference has joined the Roman Catholic Church Roman Catholic Church, Christian church headed by the pope, the bishop of Rome (see papacy and Peter, Saint). Its commonest title in official use is Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. and the Lutheran World Federation “LWF” redirects here. For the aircraft, see Light Weight Fighter. The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is a global communion of national and regional Lutheran churches headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. in signing the Joint Declaration on Justification, reports Catholic News Service. The declaration resolves a Reformation-era dispute about how Christians are made just before God, stating that salvation comes "not because of any merit on our part" but through faith in Christ's saving work. "This is a gift of God. We can be grateful for it," said Cardinal Walter Kasper Cardinal Walter Kasper (born 5 March 1933 in Heidenheim an der Brenz) is a German prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He currently serves as President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity in the Roman Curia, and Cardinal Deacon of , president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity origins are associated with the Second Vatican Council. Pope John XXIII wanted the Catholic Church to engage in the contemporary ecumenical movement. , at the July 23 signing ceremony. |
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