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Luther 2017 in Germany

January 2, 2017

In 1517 Martin Luther penned a document attacking the selling of indulgences. His 95 Theses were to spark the Reformation and the split with the Catholic Church. Germany is celebrating the 500th anniversary of this act.

Deutschland Martin Luther Statue Eisleben
Image: picture-alliance/dpa/F. May

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