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Salvation Army Appeals to World for India Tsunami-Flood Relief
The Salvation Army has been working tirelessly in the aftermath of the devastation caused by the Indian Ocean tsunami on Boxing Day 2004. The Christian organisation has also highlighted the greater plight...
Inspirational - God Answers Prayers
Allison Bottke is an inspirational writer, speaker, and workshop leader who shares her story of triumph over tragedy as she encourages others to accept the life-transforming power of God. At the age of 35, she traded a destructive lifestyle...
Debate Over New Anglican Archbishops in Kenya Continues
A debate in the Anglican Church of Kenya over the number of archbishops to be appointed as part of a structural shape-up still fails to find agreement. Bungoma bishop Eliud Wabukhala said yesterday the number...
Thousands of Young Catholics Gather to Share Faith at World Youth Day
Thousands of young Catholics have converged upon the city of Cologne, Germany to see the Pope and, more importantly, to share and celebrate their faith. World Youth Day has a packed schedule...
Iraq Constitution Drafters Miss Deadline Despite 'Heroic Efforts'
The committee drafting Iraq’s new constitution missed its deadline yesterday, but was applauded for its “heroic efforts” towards building the foundation for a free and democratic Iraq for all Iraqis...
Internationally Respected Monk Murdered in Church After Life Devoted to Unity
An internationally renowned Swiss-born apostle of Church Unity, Brother Roger, 90, has been murdered in front of his own congregation of 2,500 young people in Taizé, Burgundy. A 36-year-old Romanian woman...
Archbishop Tutu Sent to Bring Calm to Disputing Church Congregation
The South African Council of Churches (SACC) has recently appointed a group of eminent leaders, including the Archbishop Desmond Tutu to solve disputes tearing apart a Church congregation in...
Convoy of Hope Plants Renewed Life in Niger
The Convoy of Hope is rushing 80,000 pounds of food to a starved Niger this week, joining dozens of Christian relief agencies already working to prevent what may become one of the worst humanitarian crises to face the region in years...
Bringing the Bible to IPod
IPods, the near ubiquitous pastel colored music players that have sold over 15 million units since its introduction in October 2001, can now be used to deliver the Word in both visual and audio formats. Laridian, a leading publisher of Bible-related software for mobile devices, announced last week that it was releasing the iPocketBible New Living Translation Edition for use with the iPod MP3 players. The iPocketBible is unique from previously published iPod bible software because it simultan
Protestors Greet Hanks as Da Vinci Code Filming Begins
Hollywood star and the central character in the film version of Dan Brown's best-selling The Da Vinci Code, Tom Hanks was met with a crowd of demonstrators as he arrived for the first day of filming at Lincoln Cathedral...
World Water Week Coming to Stockholm Ahead of MDG Gathering
This year’s World Water Week, which runs from 21 to 27 August, starts this week in the beautiful waterfront city of Stockholm, capital of Sweden. The event comes just weeks ahead of the United Nations’ five-year review of progress towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)...
Halfway House for Prison Inmates in Jamaica Met With Public Outcry
Plans by the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands to open a halfway house for prisoners on their return to society have been met with fierce opposition by the local community near to where the centre will be placed...
Africa Anglican Church Set to Expand in Kenya
The Anglican Church is in the midst of a major overhaul, with plans to expand its clergy and mission field, as well as streamline the Church infrastructure. The Church is the second largest denomination in...
Churches in West Java Being Shut Down by Radicals
The Christian Human rights group, Jubilee Campaign have recently reported that Churches in West Java, Indonesia are being shut down by a radical Islamic Group. Members of the Indonesian Council...
European Christians Accused of being Caught in State of Self-Pity
In the first interview of his pontificate, Pope Benedict has warned that Europe's Christians are caught in a state of self-pity. The Pope hopes that World Youth Day will inject new life into the faith...