Category - bono

Celebrities, theologians and activists challenge Obama

staff writers — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:55:38 +0000

Celebrities, theologians and activists, including Bono, Brian McLaren and Shane Claiborne have written to President-elect Obama challenging him on a range of issues to address in his presidency.

G8 falling further behind on poverty commitments says DATA Report

staff writers — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:35:08 +0000

Targeted aid is getting good results in Africa, but the G8 are falling further behind on meeting their commitments, a new report from the organisation set up by U2 frontman Bono, has said.

Non-violence: Jesus' last word to the church

John Dear — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:44:53 +0000

Evangelicals have enjoyed a major influence on the Bush administration, but John Dear points out that this does not mean they have a basic commitment to Jesus' way of peace.

Bono gets knighthood

staff writers — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:46:37 +0000

Global humanitarian and rock star Bono has become a knight of the British empire.

Help Africa with an American Express Red Credit Card

staff writers — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:39:55 +0000

It you want to do something good with your credit card then you might consider American Express RED.

Christians call for monetary justice as Bono weathers tax storm

staff writers — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 11:00:00 +0000

Campaigning rock star Bono, who has made a major impact with Make Poverty History and global debt cancellation initiatives, is in hot water with development and church groups over the justice of his own finances.

Red Motorola Slvr - buy the Red Motorola Slvr and help Africa with your mobile

staff writers — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 22:33:48 +0000

Motorola has launched a red mobile phone - the Red Motorola Slvr - to help some of the millions of people in Africa who suffer from AIDS.

Football is the new secular religion, say academics

staff writers — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:00:00 +0000

Football is almost a secular faith with its own myths, rules and revered heroes, often competing with religion when games are played at the same time as church services, writes Sao Leopoldo for Ecumenical News International and ALC.

Bono launches new line in phones - and edits a national newspaper

staff writers — Mon, 15 May 2006 11:00:00 +0000

U2 frontman Bono has launched a new project to help fight HIV/Aids in Africa - in the same week that he will edit a national newspaper.

'U2 Eucharists' radicalising the faithful in US

staff writers — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 11:00:00 +0000

The words of the charismatic U2 front man, Bono, are ringing out from pulpits across the United States.