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Church Hopes to Break 'Spend, Spend, Spend' Wedding Culture
Get to your wedding in a taxi - just one of the many novel suggestions from the Church of England for a more cost-effective wedding.
Anglicans Face Schism Over Gay Debate at Upcoming Summit
The warring factions of the Anglican Communion will come face to face for a summit in Tanzania with the issue of gay clergy set to take centre stage.
Portugal Set For Crunch Referendum on Abortion
A crunch vote is set to bring faith and politics in direct conflict as a national referendum takes place in Portugal on whether to lift the country's ban on abortion.
Church Hopes to Break 'Spend, Spend, Spend' Wedding Culture
Forget lavish gowns and buffets at your wedding. If you're getting married any time soon, the Church of England hopes you might take a leaf out of its new book and buy your wedding dress and suit from a charity shop - and give it back afterwards.
Portugal Set For Crunch Referendum on Abortion
A crunch vote is set to bring faith and politics in direct conflict as a national referendum takes place in Portugal on whether to lift the country's ban on abortion.
New Bible Project for Young Generation Launched
US Christian book publishers, Thomas Nelson Inc/Nelson Bibles, has launched new project The Voice after a recent found that younger, non-traditional Christians exploring their spirituality through modern means like technology and music.
Another C.S. Lewis Novel to be Adapted to Big Screen
Walden Media, the company that brought The Chronicles of Narnia to the silver screen, has recently announced its intention of adapting yet another C.S. Lewis work.
Controversial 'Homophobic' Snickers Ad Withdrawn in US
A Snickers commercial that aired during the Super Bowl and featured two car mechanics accidentally kissing has been immediately withdrawn following complaints from several gay rights organisations that labelled it as "homophobic."
Brazilian Baptist Convention Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
The Brazilian Baptist Convention (BBC) celebrated its 100th anniversary during its 2007 Assembly in Florianópolis, January 23 to 30.
Bulgaria Orthodox Church Appeals to European Parliament for Reinstatement
Representatives of the Alternate Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church will be visiting Strasbourg from February 12th to the 15th.
Evidence Confirms Polluted Air Can Raise Heart Risk's
The fine grit in polluted air boosts the risk of heart disease in older women much more powerfully than scientists realized...
Bulgaria Orthodox Church Appeals to European Parliament for Reinstatement
Representatives of the Alternate Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church will be visiting Strasbourg from February 12th to the 15th. They will be calling on Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to put pressure on the Bulgarian government to address the state confiscation of Church property and the forcible expulsion of 160 priests from their churches and monasteries.
Brazilian Baptist Convention Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
The Brazilian Baptist Convention (BBC) celebrated its 100th anniversary during its 2007 Assembly in Florianópolis, January 23 to 30. Almost 1,900 messengers registered with evening services averaging 4,000 in attendance, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) has said.
Sudan Authorities "Not Serious" About Peace Plan, warns Bishop
The Auxiliary Bishop of Khartoum has accused the Sudanese government of "playing games" with the people of Sudan after failing to rein in on militia groups despite a 2005 power-sharing plan.
Catholic Church Opposes Carnival Condom Hand-Out
The Catholic Church in Brazil has launched a full scale attack on plans to hand out millions of free condoms when the staunchly Catholic country's notoriously licentious Carnival kicks off next week.
Chancellor Invites Pope to Britain, Introduces Life-Saving Vaccine Scheme
Chancellor Gordon Brown has extended a personal invitation to Pope Benedict XVI to visit Britain yesterday during an audience with the Pope in Rome.