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Bono to be Honoured by Queen for AIDS, Poverty Work
The British Embassy in Dublin has announced that U2 frontman Bono is being awarded an honorary knighthood by the Queen. The singer, whose real name is Paul Hewson, has been given the honour for "his services to the music industry and for his humanitarian work," it said.
Christians Suffering in Iraq, Warns Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has expressed his sorrow over the situation facing Christians in Iraq, which he said had worsened since the invasion.
EU Commissioner Stresses Need for Dialogue with Churches
The EU Commissioner has told a conference of European church leaders, including the Bishop of London, that European Institutions need to have a constant dialogue with churches, faith communities and civil society to bring the people of Europe together.
EEA3 Looks to Young to Participate
The Third European Ecumenical Assembly is hoping young people will get more involved when it meets in Romania in 2007. The EEA3 will give young participants the opportunity to renew their ecumenical commitment.
Andy Flannagan: HIDE and SEEK
Artists and performers are inevitably the worst in the world at practising the art of "being hidden". The very lifeblood to our work is often publicity and marketing, which is not in itself wrong, but the battle for control of our hearts and motives in this context becomes increasingly violent.
Majority of Britains Believe Religion Builds Tension
More people in Britain think religion causes harm than believe it does good, according to a Guardian/ICM poll published Saturday. 82% of those questioned say they see religion as a cause of division and tension between people, while only 16% disagree.
Church of Scotland Moderator Remembers Those in Conflict Zones
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has delivered a special Christmas sermon in which he called on Christians to remember those living in parts of the world still dogged by conflict.
Majority of Britains Believe Religion Builds Tension
More people in Britain think religion causes harm than believe it does good, according to a Guardian/ICM poll published Saturday. 82% of those questioned say they see religion as a cause of division and tension between people, while only 16% disagree.
Lawyers' Christian Fellowship to Rally against Sexual Orientation Regulations
The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship is urging Christians to join its rally outside the House of Lords in January next year when peers will debate the Northern Ireland Sexual Orientation Regulations.
Church of Scotland Moderator Remembers Those in Conflict Zones
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has reminded Christians of the need to pray for those living in conflict zones around the world. His call follows a similar appeal from the Archbishop of Canterbury
Poles Continue to Boost Congregations in Britain
Poland's Catholic bishops are drawing up guidelines for pastoral care of church members in Britain and Ireland as thousands of Poles venture abroad in the wake of Poland's admission to the European Union in 2004.
Church of Ireland Bishops Criticise British Government as 'Oppressive'
The British government's way of making laws for Northern Ireland "oppressive", say Church of Ireland bishops. They have hit out at what they call the "deplorable fast tracking of controversial legislation".
World Emergency Relief Ships More Vital Supplies to Iraq and Lebanon
World Emergency Relief (WER), a global coalition of Christian organisations, has stepped up its humanitarian aid shipments to Iraqi and Lebanese communities affected by conflict in the Middle East region and in desperate need of basic goods.
Archbishop of Canterbury Condemns Israeli Security Wall
The Archbishop of Canterbury, who is currently taking part in a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, has criticised the Israeli security wall that surrounds Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus.
Christian Aid Tsunami Report Two Years On
International relief agency Christian Aid has so far built more than 20,000 new permanent homes and helped more than 185,000 people back to work since the devastating Asian tsunami two years ago.
Churchgoing at Christmas Still on the Increase
Latest figures from the Church of England suggest that churchgoing at Christmas is still on the increase. St. Paul's Cathedral and Canterbury Cathedral, among others, have had to turn people away and have added extra services to meet the demand recently, The State reported.