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Catholics and Lutherans to worship together at Reformation anniversary

PARIS (RNS) — Catholics and Lutherans have made another step toward joint commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017 by issuing common liturgical guidelines for ecumenical services to mark the occasion. The guidelines, in a booklet called "Common Prayer," provide a template for an ecumenical service,

Martin Luther

Vatican backs plan to name Rome square for Martin Luther

Written by Rosie Scammell ROME (RNS) The Vatican has given its backing to a central Rome square being named after Martin Luther, a church reformer excommunicated by the pope nearly 500 years ago.