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Church Groups Protest Against Poverty Alongside Bono at G20
U2 frontman Bono and rock band Pearl Jam performed a surprise duet on Friday at an open air concert on the sidelines of the Melbourne G20 summit, calling for an end to world poverty.
Orthodox Church Head Warns Turkey Over Pope Visit
The head of the world's Orthodox Christians has cautioned Turkey ahead of Pope Benedict's visit to the country. In an interview published on Sunday, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I warned the Turks against creating potential "unpleasant incidents" while the Roman Catholic head tours the predominantly Muslim country.
Gospel Music Sales Grow, Christian Artists Cross Over
Gospel music sales grew 11.6 per cent for the first six months of this year, compared to the same period in 2005, which experienced a 4 per cent decline during the same time frame.
European Youth Forum Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
The European Youth Forum was joined by the President and Prime Minister of Lithuania earlier in the month when it celebrated its tenth anniversary. The celebrations
Christians and Muslims Demand Restoration of Cross in Campus Chapel
Christians and Muslims alike were angered as officials at a US college removed a cross from a campus chapel in the spirit of diversity and to make the chapel more "welcoming to all".
Over 1,500 Young Evangelicals Take On Global Warming Issue
College students representing more than 1,500 young evangelicals from 41 US states have presented a statement urging government and religious leaders to take definitive action against global warming...
Pope Confirms Tradition of Celibacy
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI, has firmly given his backing to the tradition of celibacy following a meeting with some of his senior advisors.
Church Groups Protest Against Poverty Alongside Bono at G20
U2 frontman Bono and rock band Pearl Jam performed a surprise duet on Friday at an open air concert on the sidelines of the Melbourne G20 summit, calling for an end to world poverty. Church and aid groups joined in the protests as ministers and bankers began arriving.
Church Army Chief Executive Commissioned by Archbishop of Canterbury
The youngest ever Chief Executive of the Church Army has been commissioned recently by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams.
Division after New Kirk Moderator Promises Fight for Gay Blessings
The Presbytery of Lewis has given a firm thumbsdown to the promise of the new Church of Scotland Moderator to fight for blessings for gay unions when she takes over next May.
Slow Progress Seen at UN Nairobi Climate Change Talks
As last week's UN climate talks concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, plans to combat global warming remain on track towards 2012 goals, although commentators are saying that a landmark breakthrough will not be able to take place until US President George W. Bush's term finishes.
Britain & Pakistan Unite to Fight Terrorism
British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf have agreed to strengthen their links in efforts to combat worldwide terrorism, following talks this weekend in Lahore.
A Time for Everything
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven...
Archbishop of Canterbury Fights HIV/AIDS with Cross
The Archbishop of Canterbury has purchased 50 AIDS crosses to pass out to various church leaders when they come to visit Lambeth Palace, Church Times has reported.
Methodist Church Responds to Trevor Phillips' Comments on Communion
In response to the call from Trevor Phillips of the Commission for Racial Equality for churches to refuse Communion to supporters of the British National Party, the Methodist Church's coordinating secretary for public life and social justice Anthea Cox has said: "The Methodist understanding of Communion is as a means of grace and a means of conversion.
Worldwide Passion07 Conference Offers Weekly Podcast
The Passion07 podcast will be available until the end of the year from iTunes, hosted by Passion/sixsteps records manager Louie Giglio. The weekly podcast will give listeners information about the upcoming Passion07 concert, but will also act as a concert and conference in itself for listeners unable to make it next year.