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Welsh MP Criticises Archbishop's 'Iraq Failure'
A Welsh Labour MP has criticised the Archbishop of Canterbury for failing to do more to get Saddam Hussein indicted for mass murder before the invasion of Iraq. The Iraqi dictator was executed by hanging
Romania & Bulgaria Celebrate at EU Entry
Scenes of celebration have been seen across Romania and Bulgaria as the countries greeted New Year, which marked their accession to the European Union, and seventeen years since the fall of communism.
World Church Leaders Promote Justice for New Year 2007
Church leaders have given their New Year messages as the world greets 2007. The spiritual head of the 77-million member worldwide Anglican Communion, Dr Rowan Williams, has said that we need to feel the same hunger for justice that ended the slave trade if the world is to be changed for the better.
Rick Warren: Church Must S.T.O.P. HIV/AIDS
AIDS is the leading cause of death and the fastest spreading pandemic in history. And to date, there is still no cure. Megachurch pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Community Church wants to stop it and says the church is an essential ingredient in doing so.
English Airline Bans Bible on Saudi Arabia Flight
Following the decision of an English airline to forbid one of its flight attendants from carrying her personal Bible to Saudi Arabia, the British Foreign Office has backed the decision.
Romania & Bulgaria Celebrate at EU Entry
Scenes of celebration have been seen across Romania and Bulgaria as the countries greeted New Year, which marked their accession to the European Union, and seventeen years since the fall of communism.
World Church Leaders Promote Justice for New Year 2007
Church leaders have given their New Year messages as the world greets 2007. The spiritual head of the 77-million member worldwide Anglican Communion, Dr Rowan Williams, has said Christians need to feel the same hunger for justice that ended the slave trade if the world is to be changed for the better.
Pope Calls for Peace in New Year's Day Mass
Pope Benedict XVI has called on nations and individuals to play an active part in bringing about world peace and human rights in his New Year's Day Mass.
Scottish Church Leaders Condemn Sectarianism, Trident
Leaders of the Church of Scotland and Roman Catholic Church in Scotland have issued their first ever joint New Year statement in which they condemn sectarianism and strongly criticise the government's plans to replace Trident.
Archbishop Eames Retires
The Archbishop of Armagh and Church of Ireland Primate of All Ireland, Dr Robin Eames, a fervent advocate of peace and a prominent figure in the reconciliation process in Northern Ireland, has retired today aged 69.
Bishop of Leeds to Appeal for Prayer for the Oppressed
The Bishop of Ripon and Leeds will call on Christians to pray for those driven out of their countries by oppression and violence in his New Year's sermon tonight.
Christians Respond to Somalia Conflict
As Somalia's government struggles to regain control of the land from warlords and Islamic militants, a Christian group has decided to fund an emergency response in the highly insecure region in south-west Somalia.
Christians Respond to Somalia Conflict
As Somalia's government struggles to regain control of the land from warlords and Islamic militants, a Christian group has decided to fund an emergency response in the highly insecure region in south-west Somalia.
Catholic Schools in Scotland Fuel Sectarianism Debate
Catholic schools fuel sectarianism and should be phased out, said Lord Steel as he intervened in the row over denominational education in Scotland.
Bishop of Leeds to Appeal for Prayer for the Oppressed
Bishop's plea to show strangers hospitality: 'Help those driven from home by oppression'. "We pray for all those who spend this New Year far away from home and especially those driven out of their own countries by oppression and violence.
BMS World Mission Challenges Young Christians in France
A BMS volunteer couple in France are challenging a group of young Christians to go deeper in their faith as they work together to transform the church basement into a personal space for the young Christians.