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TA B LET ! A question of survival

Francis McDonagh on the Indians of Brazil

An economist’s vision

Ted Harrison recalls Fritz Schumacher

Life with no job Some interviews by Vicky Cosstick

Which way for the laity?

Bishop de Wit’s hope for the Synod

Breakthrough at Swanwick

A new chapter in the story of ecumenism

Herr Honecker’s historic visit Louis McRedmond reflects on his travels

The faith of Charles Curran

Foreign aid reconsidered The Pope’s testing schedule