Vatican paper abandons black-and-white view of the world

The Vatican daily newspaper L’Osservatore Romano, long seen as required reading for those wanting to know the standpoint of the Holy See, but also known for an austere black and white layout, is appearing in colour for the first time – writes Luigi Sandri....

British Methodists join Southern Africa flood relief effort

As churches from around the world gear up to respond to the Southern Africa flood emergency, the Methodist Church in Britain is sending a solidarity grant of £30,000 to provide support for the victims of the disaster. Contributions are also in process from members of...

Christian peace delegates visit West Bank and Israel

Thirteen supporters of Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) and On Earth Peace, an agency of the US Church of the Brethren, have visited the West Bank and Israel to explore civil society responses to conflict, security and community. The trip took place from from 8...