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World Vision Shocked at Child Poverty in South-eastern Europe
Christian development agency World Vision has expressed its shock as a new UNICEF report reveals the shocking extent of child poverty in south-eastern Europe.
T.D. Jakes' MegaFest 2007 Cancelled
The highly popular MegaFest with Bishop T.D. Jakes has been cancelled for 2007, said a recent announcement by The Potter's House.
Hope Expressed for Europe as Evangelical General Assemblies Closes in Poland
The European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) and European Evangelical Missionary Alliance (EEMA) General Assemblies closed on Friday evening, with the launch of the Polish Evangelical Alliance's 'Year of Evangelical Christians', and a firm reminder that there is still great hope for European Christianity
Northern Ireland Must Move On, Says Archbishop of Armagh
The Archbishop of Armagh has said that Northern Ireland must "move forward" from its violent past in his last ever diocesan synod address this week.
Franklin Graham Festival Filled to Capacity in Canada
The Franklin Graham Festival in Central Canada filled to overflow crowds totalling more than 44,000 over the weekend. Each successive night saw a larger turnout with the MTS Center in Winnipeg, Manitoba, filled to capacity all three nights...
Head of US Episcopal Diocese Enflames Anglican Divisions by Granting Same-Sex Blessings
The controversial head of the Diocese of Connecticut has enflamed the divisions within the Anglican Communion this week, after he announced that Episcopal Church priests in the diocese may give pastoral blessings to same-sex unions in church ceremonies...
Northern Ireland Must Move On, Says Archbishop of Armagh
The Archbishop of Armagh has said that Northern Ireland "must move on" from its dark past during the Troubles. He said that trust was central to this process and praised the work of parish clergy for
Evangelicals Join Veil Controversy
The Evangelical Alliance, representing more than a million evangelicals in the UK, has welcomed the current debate on the veil and the cross, and has launched a major new report entitled 'Faith and Nation'...
Northern CRE Wraps Up with 4,000
The Northern Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE) recently wrapped up in Yorkshire Event Centre (Oct 19 to 21), which drew nearly 4,000 visitors alongside a further 500 exhibiting staff.
Hope Expressed for Europe as Evangelical General Assemblies Closes in Poland
WARSAW, Poland -- The European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) and European Evangelical Missionary Alliance (EEMA) General Assemblies closed on Friday evening, with the launch of the Polish Evangelical Alliance's 'Year of Evangelical Christians', and a firm reminder that there is still great hope for European Christianity...
Faith Leaders and Celebrities Cast "ONE vote" to Fight Global Poverty
Rev Rick Warren will join ONE: The Campaign to Make Poverty History, as the organisation announces the broadcast and internet premiere of a new public service to ask millions of American voters to help fight global AIDS and extreme poverty.
Anglican Head Joins Muslim Veil Debate
The spiritual head of the worldwide Anglican Communion, Dr Rowan Williams has said on Monday that he personally has no problem with Muslim women wearing a veil, however, he does admit that there are certain questions over practicality...
China Sentences Pastor for Producing Christian Literature as Archbishop Closes Tour
Chinese officials have hosted the Archbishop of Canterbury over the past two weeks while at the same time "the seriousness of the restrictions on Christian activity in the country have been highlighted by the sentencing of a disabled pastor for printing Bibles and Christian literature".
Church of Ireland Bishops Hold Meeting with Sinn Fein
The Church of Ireland Bishops have met with Sinn Fein to discuss the political situation in Northern Ireland and urge the party to stick to the existing structures of democracy to secure a lasting peace in the country.
Int'l Day of Prayer for Persecuted Church Remembers Suffering of 200 Million
More than 200 million Christians around the world are persecuted today merely for confessing their love for Christ. According to Johan Candelin, International Director for the World Evangelical Alliance Religious Liberty Commission, participating in IDOP is among the most effective ways for Christians to show their support for their brothers and sisters....
Council for World Mission Resource to Support Mission Students
Council for World Mission is currently developing a new resource that will support mission students by bringing new insights from the experiences of the organisation since its inception in 1966.