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Pope Expresses Hope for New Dialogue
The Pope has expressed his hope that comments he made last week on Islam will lead to new dialogue between Christians and Muslims. The latest attempts to clarify
Fox Brings Christ to Hollywood with New Christian Division
Hollywood is set for a spiritual overhaul as 20th Century Fox launched a new Christian division that will be devoted to making religious-oriented films.
New Dean of Westminster Abbey Appointed
Westminster Abbey has warmly welcomed the appointment of a new Dean of Westminster, Tuesday 19th September. Reverend Canon John Hall, who is currently the Church of England's Chief Education Officer...
London Sees Rise in Number of Trainee Priests
The Catholic Archdiocese of Westminster will be in high spirits this month as it reported a rise in the number of trainee priests - the highest number for six years.
Archbishop of Wales Criticises Trident
The Anglican Archbishop of Wales is to speak out against plans by the British government to renew the Trident nuclear missile system. His remarks come as Scottish church leaders called on the Scottish Parliament and Westminster to drop the Trident missiles and any plans for renewal.
Persecution Watchdog Greets New UN Focus on Burma
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) this week has welcomed the unprecedented move by the United Nations Security Council to formally add Burma to its agenda, pronouncing the country's military regime a threat to international peace...
Micah Network Challenges Churches Worldwide to be Peace Agents
Leaders from the world's largest network of evangelical Christian relief and development agencies have declared that local churches worldwide must realise their full potential to become agents of peace and reconciliation...
Police Patrol London Churches and Mosques Following Pope's Comments
Police officers are patrolling churches and mosques in London to provide reassurance in the wake of Pope Benedict's comments about Islam.
Indonesian Christians to be Executed
Three Indonesian Christian militants sentenced to death for attacks on Muslims in 2000 are due to be executed on Thursday or Friday, as thousands of Christians protest.
Jubilee Debt Campaign Calls for World Bank to Take Action Against Poverty
Jubilee Debt Campaign has released a statement in response to the annual meeting of the World Bank and IMF in Singapore this week, calling for action to be taken and debt cancellation to be given without hidden conditions...
Lausanne to Gather 500 Young Christian Leaders in Malaysia
Up to 500 young Christian leaders are set to gather in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia next week from all over the globe for the 'Lausanne Younger Leaders Gathering (YLG-06)...
Religious Leaders Urge Dialogue After Pope's Comments
More than a week after Pope Benedict's comments about Islam, religious leaders called for renewed interreligious dialogue Tuesday as anger continues to simmer in parts of the worldwide Muslim community.
Church World Service Expands Development Programmes in Southern Africa
Church World is expanding its services in the areas of health, economic employment and education throughout Southern Africa as it shifts its focus from individual to community-wide transformation.
Millions Bid Farewell to 'Crocodile Hunter' Irwin
There were tears, laughter and music as more than 5,000 people, including the prime minister, have said farewell to "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin at a memorial service at Irwin's Australia Zoo in Beerwah.
Hundreds of Churches to Take Part in 'Back to Church Sunday'
Hundreds of churches across Church of England dioceses are hoping to bring thousands of congregants to worship as part of 'Back to Church Sunday' this weekend.
Anger Simmers in Middle East over Pope Comments
The apology of the Pope Monday for comments he made on Islam last week has failed to quell Muslim anger as militants vowed to assassinate the Pontiff.