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Luciano Pavarotti Dies Aged 71
Legendary Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti, who brought opera to the masses with his powerful voice and jovial personality, died on Thursday of pancreatic cancer, aged 71.
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Pacific Conference of Churches told 'Christians Need to be Assertive'
The World Council of Churches (WCC) president from the Pacific region, John Taroanui Doom has told Pacific representatives that they need to be assertive "in bringing Pacific perspectives and experience into international forums".
Christian Rights Group Urges EU Action on Burma
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has presented a letter to the European Union Presidency Wednesday, calling for a strong EU response to the current situation in Burma. The letter was delivered following a demonstration held in Brussels.
Vatican Representative Plays Down 'One True Church' Statement
European Church leaders iron out concerns over the Vatican's recent 'one true church' statement at the Third European Ecumenical Assembly currently taking place in Sibiu, Romania.
Evangelical Alliance Appoints New 'Churches in Mission' Director
The Evangelical Alliance has appointed a new Churches in Mission Executive Director. Dr Krish Kandiah, previously Director of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics and Tutor in Evangelism at Wycliffe Hall, joined the Alliance at the beginning of the month.
Indian Missionaries solving Britain's Priest Shortage
A shortage of priests in Britain has led to a new wave of clergymen being drafted in from India.
Chaos for Christian Missionary School in Bomb Hoax Threat
A Christian missionary school in India was the scene of chaos this week after a telephone call reporting a bomb threat on the education establishment.
Disease Outbreak Strikes Thousands in Flood-Hit East India
The increase of waterborne diseases after heavy rains caused by flooding and unsanitary conditions in eastern India has killed up to 250 people and left thousands seriously ill.
Archbishop of York to Open New College Centre
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, will officially open Blackburn College's new St Paul's Centre on Friday.
Jaci Velasquez Wows Joel Osteen's Church
Platinum selling Christian artist Jaci Velasquez, have wowed congregants at the US' largest church, Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, at a recent concert.
World Vision Taiwan Donors Reach 100,000 Mark
The number of donors to World Vision Taiwan has reached the 100,000 mark, the organisation reports. This marks a new milestone since the charity's establishment in the country in 1964.
African Anglican Bishop Expects 'Breakthrough' on Gay Row
Anglican churches will soon return to their mission to alleviate poverty, disease and injustice and abandon a "fixation" with homosexuality, says Anglican Bishop Trevor Mwamba, the recently-appointed dean of the Anglican Church of the Province of Central Africa.
'Phenomenal' Demand for Places at Church of Scotland Youth Assembly
Youth in the Church of Scotland have reported a "phenomenal" demand for places at their forthcoming national assembly.
Parliamentary Committee Accused of Dodging Ethics in Abortion Inquiry
Parliamentary committee slammed for taking ethics and morals out of abortion inquiry.
Rugby World Cup Dedicated to 'Tackle Hunger' Campaign
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed the dedication of Rugby World Cup 2007 to "Tackle Hunger" - a campaign which aims to raise public awareness about the 850 million people around the world who know what it is like to go hungry.