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Church of England Synod Votes for Move on Women Bishops
The Church of England General Synod has officially approved the concept of women bishops as "theologically justified" in York this weekend...
Pope Begins Journey to Strengthen Spain’s Catholic Church
Pope Benedict XVI has travelled to Spain today to take part in a gathering on family values. Continuous reform has angered the Spanish Catholic Church...
Baptist World General Council Gathers 400 Delegates from 50 Countries
The annual Baptist World Alliance General Council meeting has gathered more than 400 Baptist delegates from over 50 countries in Mexico City for its annual gathering.
Christian & Muslim Leaders Release Statement as London Marks Bombings Anniversary
As England stood silent in remembrance of the London bombing victims of one year ago, Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) has issued a joint statement with the Muslim Council of Britain.
India Celebrates 300 Years Since First Lutheran Missionary Arrival
India will observe the 300th anniversary of the day the first Lutheran missionary arrived on July 9. Lutheran leaders and India officials are paying...
The Salvation Army Upgrades Emergency Response Strategy
The Salvation Army, a charity that provided help to the emergency services immediately after the July 7 London bombings, has launched a new...
BBC Announce New Head of Religion and Ethics
The BBC has announced a new Head of Religion and Ethics has been appointed. Michael Wakelin, 45, will succeed Alan Bookbinder in the position...
Bush Promotes Christian Artist Michael W. Smith as Special Council
The President of the United States intends to designate Michael W. Smith, of Tennessee, to be Vice Chair of the President’s Council on Service...
UK Churches Support New Initiative to Build Unity & Community Spirit
‘Big Brew’, a yearlong initiative operated by The Message Trust to build unity and community spirit in Greater Manchester, has been supported...
Baptist World General Council Gathers 400 Delegates from 50 Countries
The annual Baptist World Alliance General Council meeting has gathered more than 400 Baptist delegates from over 50 countries in Mexico City...
Christian & Muslim Leaders Release Statement as London Marks Bombings Anniversary
As England stood silent in remembrance of the London bombing victims of one year ago, Churches Together in...
The Nation Remembers 7/7 Bombing Victims
London today marks the one year anniversary of the 7/7 terrorist bombings that send shock waves through the nation’s capital.
More Anglican Dioceses Reject New Presiding Bishop’s Authority
The list of dioceses rejecting the authority of the Episcopal Church USA’s newly elected bishop, because she supports same-sex partnerships...
Churches in West Country Urged to Take Environment More Seriously
In a special conference addressing the challenges of global warming, water management and biodiversity, Churches in the West Country...
Prison Closes Christian Discipleship Course for Violating "Diversity Policies"
The Prison Service has closed down a Christian discipleship course in Dartmoor prison for failing to comply with "diversity policies"...
Christian Aid Protests to Block Funds for the World Bank and IMF
Christian Aid reports that the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are pursuing such damaging policies against poor people...