The Altenberger Ecumenical Discussion Group has issued a statement that the "heretic" Martin Luther is officially recognized as a "witness of Jesus Christ" in the Catholic Church and that the Pope is no longer an "Antichrist" in the Protestant Church, but is honored as "brother in Christ". Contributions by well-known authors justify this demand for the 500th anniversary year 2021. A suggestion for a corresponding official declaration by both churches as well as the draft for a reconciliation liturgy round off the book. The second edition is supplemented with translations of the Altenberg declaration into English, French and Spanish and further reactions, including from the Lutheran World Federation and from Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, the secretary of Pope Francis.