US Catholic bishops call for responsible transition in Iraq

The United States and its leaders must work together across party political divides to bring about a responsible transition in Iraq that ends the war at the earliest opportunity and minimizes the loss of lives, American and Iraqi. This was the major thrust of a...

Message issued to worldwide churches from leaders’ forum

The Global Christian Forum meeting in Limuru, Kenya, which has been hailed as the most representative conference of its kind ever held, has issued a message of unity and justice to churches throughout the world at the end of its proceedings. In full, it reads: As a...

Czech churches become financially distinct from state

The Czech government has agreed, after almost two decades of dispute, to compensate churches for properties confiscated under communist rule, and also to make them financially independent from the state – writes Jonathan Luxmoore. “There’s a common...

United Methodists commit to worldwide justice

More than 600 “justice lovers” from across the globe have gathered in Texas, USA, to celebrate practical faith in action and to renew their spirits at an international conference sponsored by The United Methodist Church. “My goal tonight is simple:...