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European Baptist Federation Forms Workgroup to Fight Human Trafficking
As part of its efforts to reinforce the fight against human trafficking the European Baptist Federation (EBF) has formed an anti-trafficking workgroup within its External Relations Division to assist persons who are victims of human trafficking.
MI5 Warns of 30 Serious Terror Threats in UK
Britain's MI5 has revealed that it knows of 30 terror plots currently threatening the UK, and the agency is currently keeping up to 1,600 individuals under surveillance...
Child Singing Prodigy Jumps into Christian Market
12-year-old vocal prodigy Bianca Ryan will release her album to the Christian market on November 14, INO Records announced. NBC's "America's Got Talent" winner Ryan won the first season's ratings-topping finale of "America's Got Talent" on 17 August.
Pope Tells Germany's Catholics to Talk with Muslims
The Pope has appealed to his fellow German Catholics to engage in dialogue with Muslims in the country, assuring them that they have all they need to speak of their faith convincingly.
Sentamu Attacks Undermining of Britain's Religious Heritage
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has attacked the systematic erosion of Christianity from public life. The second-most senior archbishop in the Church of England told lay readers that illiberal atheists were undermining Britain's religious heritage.
European Baptist Federation Forms Workgroup to Fight Human Trafficking
As part of its efforts to reinforce the fight against human trafficking the European Baptist Federation (EBF) has formed an anti-trafficking workgroup within its External Relations Division to assist persons who are victims of human trafficking.
Franklin Graham Draws Surprising Turnout in Japan
A large turnout at Franklin Graham's first evangelistic festival in Japan astonished local pastors who had invited the evangelist. Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, returned to the States Tuesday from the three-day weekend festival that drew 30,792 people
New Episcopal Bishop Fails to Bridge Gap, says US Religious Institute
The US-based Institute on Religion and Democracy (IRD) has criticised the first female head of the US Episcopal Church, as it warned that her many liberal comments on the Anglican faith have not helped to heal a "rapidly splintering church".
Religious Leaders, Rock Stars Support International Child Vaccine Bond
Major religious leaders including the Pope and the Archbishop of Canterbury were joined by other faith leaders and rock stars this week in buying into a new international child vaccine bond.
Jerusalem Holds Gay Parade in Stadium
Thousands of gay men, lesbians and civil rights supporters have joined in a controversial gay pride rally at the Hebrew University stadium in Jerusalem despite attempts by religious leaders to ban it. The rally followed the cancellation of a planned gay pride march
Anglican Head and Archbishop of Westminster Launch New Christian Think Tank
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and the Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, have jointly backed a new religious think-tank in an effort to change the climate of opinion about the importance of faith in society.
TV Personality Offers Support for New Faith School
Television Presenter Diane Louise Jordan is encouraging parents and teachers to consider their children's spiritual and moral education as well as their physical wellbeing as she attends the opening of a new faith school by the Archbishop of Canterbury in Bromley....
Muslim Extremists Sentenced to Death Following Murder of Christian Convert
Two Muslim militants have been sentenced to death in Bangladesh for the murder of a Christian convert in the northern town of Jamalpur...
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Church Launches New Resource to Boost Nation's Prayer Life
The Church of England is looking to boost the nation's prayer life through the launch of a new resource targeting small study groups. The latest initiative by the Church will use clips from a number of blockbuster movies such as, Four Weddings and a Funeral...
Operation Christmas Child Rejects 'Christmas' Gifts
Operation Christmas Child, which is run by Samaritan's Purse, is requesting donors to pack shoeboxes with toys, notepads, and basic necessities such as soap- but not with items related to the Christian Christmas.