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World Ecumenical Body to Continue Pastoral Accompaniment of 'Cuban Five' Relatives

The World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary, Rev Dr Samuel Kobia has reported that the organisation will continue to offer pastoral accompaniment to the relatives of a group of imprisoned people known as the 'Cuban Five'...

Christian Festival Association Opens

Operators of twenty-five of the United State's largest Christian music festivals gathered together last month in Kansas City to see their individual organisations grow both spiritually and fiscally.

Open Doors Warns of Increasing Attacks Against Iraq's Christian Community

Open Doors UK, an international charity serving persecuted Christians in 60 countries, has warned last week of a sharp upturn in violence against Christians in Iraq. The surge in attacks has coincided with the Muslim festival of Ramadan...

Bishops Reject BBC Documentary Allegations of Vatican Abuse Cover-Up

The Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham has rejected completely allegations made by the BBC's "Panorama" documentary that the Pope imposed a system of secrecy to cover up sex abuse cases in the Catholic Church.

Evangelical Alliance Welcomes Decision to Drop Christian Voice Case

The Evangelical Alliance (EA) has welcomed the decision by Cardiff Magistrate's Court to drop the case against Stephen Green, national director of Christian Voice.

Bishop of Hong Kong Tells of Persecuted Church in China at ACN Event

Westminster Cathedral Hall was packed out on Saturday as Catholics gathered for the Aid to the Church in Need's Westminster Event to hear how their brothers and sisters in China and Pakistan are suffering severe persecution daily.

Lausanne Young Leaders Gathering '06 Concludes Gloriously in Malaysia

The 2006 Lausanne Younger Leaders Gathering has concluded gloriously Saturday in Malaysia.

Former Conservative Party Leader's Son Refused Ordination by Church of England

Nick Howard, the son of former Conservative Party leader, Michael Howard, has spoken out about his rejection from being ordained by the Church of England.

Muslims Stab Indonesian Christian Man as Religious Tensions Continue

Following the executions of three Roman Catholic militants, religious tensions in central Indonesia have intensified. In recent news, a mob of Muslims dragged a Christian man from a bus and stabbed him, a witness and nurse said.

Pope Prays for Peace and Harmony Between Christians and Muslims in Iraq

Pope Benedict XVI prayed for peace and harmony between Christians and Muslims in Iraq yesterday, saying both faiths had lived together in the country for 14 centuries 'as children of the same land.'

Churches to Enter AIDS 'Race Against Time' at Saddleback

Hundreds of church leaders will enter the "Race Against Time" at Purpose Driven Church - Saddleback's second HIV/AIDS conference in November and many are saying it's already long overdue for churches to join the fight...

Churches to Enter AIDS 'Race Against Time' at Saddleback

Hundreds of church leaders will enter the "Race Against Time" at Purpose Driven Church - Saddleback's second HIV/AIDS conference in November and many are saying it's already long overdue for churches to join the fight.

Jesus Camp Questioned: 'Why Should Kids Repent?'

A documentary on evangelising young people entitled "Jesus Camp" has launched, featuring kids praying and worshipping at Bible camps and youth events in the US.

Archbishop Williams to Lead Farewell Service for Robin Eames

The longest-serving Primate in the worldwide Anglican Church, Dr Robin Eames, will be given a special farewell by Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams...

Attacks on Iraq Christians Intensify as Extremists Call for More Violence During Ramadan

A car bomb has exploded outside a cathedral in Baghdad, Iraq, as anti-Christian violence continues in the troubled nation. In addition to this bomb, two further attacks...