African Seventh-day Adventists want to play a more active role in making concepts of Christian faith relevant within their own cultures, say church leaders who met for a communication summit in Harare, Zimbabwe, April 30 to May 3.
The general secretary of the Seventh-day Adventist world church was honored May 13 for his contribution to "national and international understanding" and to the mission of the Adventist Church.
The French Senate voted May 3 in favor of a controversial law aimed at regulating religious minorities.
A commission that tracks international religious freedom violations has condemned the actions of several countries, including China and Sudan, for violent suppression of religious activities.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Germany celebrated its 125th anniversary May 4 to 6.
The Conference of European Churches and the Council of European Bishops' Conferences adopted an historic charter April 22, committing themselves to future dialogue, cooperation, and to specific "ecumenical responsibilities."