Bono and others have made an all-out call to the global Church to help end poverty. A ChristianityToday editorial explores how the call is being answered…

So far the antipoverty advocates, who belong to the umbrella group Global Call to Action Against Poverty, got what they asked for: increased aid to Africa, debt reduction, and some trade reform. The G-8 leaders pledged to give an additional $25 billion in development assistance for Africa as part of an additional $50 billion globally by 2010. Even the Bush White House got a pat on the back for doubling U.S. aid to Africa.

So far so good. Bring on the white wristbands, the rock concerts, and the Brad Pitt commercials. Bring on the new generation of Christians who support social justice.