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Religious Leaders Highlight Critical Role of Faith-Based Efforts in Aids Battle
Religious leaders at the recent International Interfaith Conference on HIV and Aids in Sri Lanka pledged to fight against the deadly virus by utilising their places of worship, educational and available health facilities.
China Intensifies Clampdown of 'Illegal' Church Activities
China has witnessed an increase in the number of "illegal" Christian groups who have been arrested across the country after a crackdown ordered by the Chinese Government last month, reports a leading Chinese persecution watchdog.
First Vatican Charter Flight Service Takes Off
The first-ever Roman Catholic flight service is set to take off today, as a senior Vatican cardinal prepares to inaugurate the low-cost charter flight service.
Metal Thieves Strike Again - Stealing Church Bell from Rooftop
Thieves have climbed to the top of a church in Kent to steal one of its bells.
Historic Church to Re-Open After 20 Years - For Just Two Days
The 18th Century Saint John's Church, which has stood empty and derelict in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent for the past 20 years, is to re-open its doors for the first time since it was declared redundant in 1988.
Lambeth Conference 2008 Inspires International Missions in England
Mission teams from south east Asia, Canada, South Africa and Germany will descend on England's West Midlands in June next year for a series of local evangelistic missions ahead of the 2008 Lambeth Conference.
Concern over 'Public Benefit' Test of Christian Charities
Christians lawyers are urging Christian organisations to express their concern over a number of ongoing Government consultations questioning the 'public benefit' of Christian charities.
GFA: India Bombings an 'Opportunity' to Share Christ's Love
"We must be agents of peace and Christ's compassion," says the head of Gospel for Asia in the wake of Saturday's bomb blasts in the Indian city of Hyderabad.
Anglican Church is Supporting Peru Earthquake Victims
The tiny Anglican Diocese of Peru has been feeding up to 6,000 people a day since a massive earthquake hit the region last week, claiming more than 500 lives.
Norway: Christians and Muslims Sign Declaration on Religious Freedom
Christians and Muslims in Norway sign joint declaration on religious freedom and the freedom to convert.
Switchfoot Announces New Tour, Partnership
The newly independent Switchfoot announced their fall tour plans with Relient K, along with a new partnership with Habitat for Humanity for the tour.
Second Motor Trek for Orphanage Project
Audio Adrenaline's Mark Stuart went on a 3000 mile motorcycle trek across the US in 2005, raising over $65,000 for the Hands & Feet Project, an orphanage in Haiti created by the band.
16,000 Gather for Greenbelt '07
Up to 16,000 people have gathered at Cheltenham Racecourse as the Greenbelt Festival takes place over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Peru Quake Clean Up Commences; Aid Efforts Pick Up Pace
A massive cleanup effort is underway in Peru's hard-hit city of Pisco as signs of quicker aid distribution are being seen following last week's devastating earthquake.
US Court Backs Ban on Bible Distribution at Elementary Schools
A federal appeals court this week upheld a lower-court ruling against the distribution of Bibles to grade school students in a southern Missouri school district.
Canadian Anglicans Still Tackling Same-Sex Blessings
Anglicans in Canada are in the midst of discussion to clarify recent decisions on same-sex unions that many have found confusing.