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WCC: South Korea to host next General Assembly
The Central Committee of the World Council of Churches has voted to hold its next General Assembly in Busan, South Korea, in 2013.
World Council of Churches hears of âurgent needâ for togetherness
The crises and challenges facing the world today give rise to an âurgent needâ for Christian togetherness, the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches heard today.
Catholic Church should be âmore positiveâ about contraception
Cherie Blair has suggested that the Catholic Churchâs strict stance on contraception is preventing some women from achieving more.
Christian Aid stages power station 'trespass'
Christian Aid marked the 100 day countdown to Decemberâs crucial UN climate change summit in Copenhagen on Friday night by staging a Mass Visual Trespass at an East Shropshire power plant.
MercyMe marks 15th anniversary
It was 15 years ago last Friday that MercyMe was formed following a series of adverse circumstances.
World Council of Churches bids farewell to Kobia
A farewell service was held today for the outgoing General Secretary of the World Council of Churches.
What does the 'real church' look like?
For years a war was raging inside him, but outwardly this Christian author sat in church and pretended all was well. Now he is ready to reveal his secret â he doesnât want to go to church anymore.
CSW calls on Peru to account for Putis massacre
Christian Solidarity Worldwide is calling on the government of Peru to account for the massacre of those 123 people including many Christians in Putis, in the southern province of Huanta whose formal burial ceremony was scheduled for Saturday.
EU urged to pressure Pakistan over Christian attacks
The European Centre for Law and Justice (ECLJ) has filed a petition with the UN in a bid to see the perpetrators of violence against Christians in Pakistan brought to justice.
Sunday campaigners push for weekend day off
The group that spearheaded efforts to keep shops closed on Sunday 15 years ago have launched a new campaign to give every parent with a child under 16 the right to a weekend day off.
2,000 Christians forced onto streets of Islamabad
Around 2,000 Christians have reportedly been living in tents on the streets of Islamabad for the last three months after being evicted from their homes in the shanty town of Chak Shahzad.
Churches fight metal thieves with new labelling technology
Tens of thousands of Church of England buildings have now taken measures to combat metal thieves intent on stealing their valuable lead fittings.
Tony Blair attributes conversion to wife Cherie
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has attributed his conversion to Catholicism two years ago to his wife Cherie.
Pakistan: Taliban militants kidnap eight Christians
Taliban militants in Pakistan have reportedly kidnapped eight Christians.
Brits vying for MOBO gospel award
Three Brits nominated in gospel category of 2009 MOBO Awards.
Archbishop: We are part of God's creation
The Archbishop of Canterbury appeals to be people to see themselves as part of God's creation, rather than as something separate.