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Northern Ireland Church Leaders Condemn Sectarian Attacks
The recent wave of sectarian violence in parts of Belfast and County Antrim, Northern Ireland, have been condemned by church leaders as 'immoral'. Catholic Archbishop Sean Brady, Church of Ireland Primate Archbishop Robin Eames...
Bush Asks World to Support Katrina Victims Through Faith-Based Groups
President Bush on Tuesday praised faith-based organisations and urged the world to continue giving generously for the victims of Hurricane Katrina by assisting those groups...
Philippines: Church Maintains Stand on Arroyo Debate
The permanent council of the Catholic Church of the Philippines is expected to reiterate its refusal to join in calls for the resignation of President Arroyo at a meeting next week. Archbishop Fernando Capalla of Davao said “Not in my life time” to an inquiry as to whether any changes...
Christian Freedom International New Book on How to Help Persecuted Christians
A new guide on how to assist persecuted Christians around the world has been published by Christian Freedom International, the interdenominational Christian organisation which works for religious freedom. The 50 Ways to Help guide can be obtained free of charge from the...
Church Mission Society Drive Against Sex Trade in Bangladesh
Numerous arrests illegal sex traffickers have been made in Bangladesh following a Christian Mission Society-backed education drive. The arrests were made in the Meherper District of Bangladesh...
Still He Walked
He could hear the crowds screaming "Crucify" "Crucify" He could hear the hatred in their voices, These were His chosen people. He loved them. And they were going to crucify Him. He was beaten, bleeding and weakened. His heart was broken, But still He walked.
100,000 Bibles to be Sent to Survivors of Hurricane Katrina
The World Bible Translation Centre has responded to the spiritual needs of hurricane survivors with an emergency Bible response of 100,000 Bibles. The WTBC usually only works in developing countries...
World Council of Churches call for UN Reform to Uphold Central Visions & Values
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has offered its views on the shared reforms that it hopes will take place at The UN World Summit taking place from 14-16 September 2005 between the UK & China governments. At present the UK and China are in the positions of presiding the G8 and G77 respectively...
Methodist Church & USPG Open New Ecumenical Mission Studies Centre
A new Mission Studies Centre will be created by the Methodist Church and the (Anglican) United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel as part of The Queen’s Foundation...
Russian Church Launches New Programme to Fight AIDS
A new initiative by the Orthodox Church in Russia aims to curb the country's escalating HIV/AIDS problem. Church leaders also called for churches to set up their own hotlines for HIV/AIDS sufferers and for nuns and other members of the Church...
Anglican Franciscans Vote to Include Brazil in its Province of Americas
The Anglican Franciscan Third Order met in Canterbury, UK, 25 August to 5 September. The meeting saw the vote for the inclusion of the Brazilian Order of St Francis into its Province of the Americas...
World Evangelical Alliance Offers Resources Addressing God's Role in Hurricane Katrina
The World Evangelical Alliance, the largest international network of evangelical churches, is offering “helpful resources” for pastors wishing to respond to the spiritual, physical and emotional impact...
Intelligent Design to Enter School Classrooms in Australia
The theory of Intelligent Design (ID) will be entering school classrooms in Australia this year despite of the vigorous debate among secular educators, scientists and Christians across the world...
Korean Evangelical Mission Conference to Be Held in 40 Cities in Africa
A Korean mission organisation established with the aim of African mission will hold a mission conference next year with 400,000 expected to attend. Christian Life World Mission Frontier recently announced that it will open...
Anglican Bishop Calls for Interchurch Solidarity Following Sectarian Attacks
An Anglican bishop with the Church of Ireland expressed his interchurch solidarity at Catholic mass on Sunday, following recent sectarian attacks on churches in the Ballymena area of Northern Ireland...
Christian Aid Exhibition Highlights Global Issues
A special exhibition for Christian Aid will host the work of a number of artists in aid of keeping the UN Millennium Goals in public awareness. Christian Aid asked the artists, which also include...