Making a statement

Over the past few weeks the bishops of Southern Africa have issued a series of statements addressing a variety of political concerns. These were timely, well reasoned and reflective of the Christian conscience. Read more…

The age of the laity

The Church is in the midst of a reconstruction that centres mainly on the ways its three main constituencies–hierarchy, priests and religious, and the laity–interact with one another. Read more…

War and gospel values

In his determination to launch a war against Iraq, even as weapon inspections continue, President George W Bush proclaims that diplomatic obstacles may be legitimately solved by military means. He is wrong. War can not be a solution, except in self-defence. Read more…

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