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Church to Tighten Ban on Homosexuals Joining the Priesthood
The Vatican has announced new measures for candidates applying to become Roman Catholic priests. Gay men will be banned from joining the priesthood even if they are celibate, however, this will not apply to those already ordained...
CMF Welcomes RCGP Decision to Oppose Euthanasia Legislation
The Christian Medical Fellowship has applauded the decision by the Royal College of General Practitioners to oppose Lord Joffe's Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill Bill. The CMF denounced the BMA...
Faith-Based Group to Keep Contact with North Korea Despite Ultimatum
A faith-based relief organisation is determined to keep contact with North Korea despite the communist nation's demand that the United Nation World Food Program terminate food aid...
Salvation Army Pledges Long-Term Aid for West India's Flood Victims
In the wake of the devastating monsoon that ravaged many parts of India over the summer, the Salvation Army has pledged long-term assistance for the flood victims in western India. As part of the long-term recovery plan, the Salvation Army is...
Evangelicals Back Initiative to Train One Million Mission Leaders
The Evangelical Alliance has united together with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) and leading U.S. expert on pastoral training John C. Maxwell to create a new training programme entitled the "Million Leaders Mandate"...
WCC Warn Tourism Industry Must Assume Social and Cultural Responsibility
Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, has called on the tourism industry to assume its social and cultural responsibility and for churches...
African Anglican Bishop Vows to Build 100 New Churches Across Lagos, Nigeria
The Bishop of the Lagos West Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Dr. Peter Adebiyi, has reported that about 100 new churches will be built within the diocese in the next few years.
Indonesian Christian Leader to Highlight Persecuted Church in UK Tour
An Indonesian church leader and peace activist will speak at a series of 'Don't Stand in Silence 2005' roadshows on the persecuted church...
Successful Appeal Saves Scottish Churches House
The short term future of Scottish Churches House in Dunblane has been secured by a successful appeal to find £120,000. Around 360 pledged financial support to the House which has suffered a severe financial crisis...
Churches Together in England Launch Campaign to Encourage Church Contribution
The Churches Group for New Communities, part of Churches Together in England, has launched a campaign to send postcards to delegates of the Labour and Conservative Party Conferences to encourage them to recognise...
Christian Presence Growing in Culture and Media
Media and culture in the U.S. is experiencing the steady rise of the Christian influence, with the Christian music scene booming, as well as the new marketing strategy of numerous filmmakers to target the Christian audience...
Salvation Army Expands Mission to 111th Country Since its Foundation
This weekend the Salvation Army will officially commence its work in the 111th country since its foundation. Poland will be the latest country to receive the worldwide...
India's Rajasthan State to Propose Anti-Conversion Bill Next Week
A northwestern state in India ruled by Hindu nationalist will present to the state assembly next week an anti-conversion bill that religious leaders fear would be used as a means to harass minority groups, if passed...
Christian Aid Calls for Bold Action on Poverty as G8 Fails Majority of Poor
A new report released by Christian Aid reveals that millions of the world’s poorest people are still suffering under the heavy burden of international debt despite the G8 debt deal reached...
Christians called to International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church this year will be held on 6 November where millions of Christians around the world will be praying for their fellow brothers and sisters who are being persecuted...
Up to 20 Killed as Bus Carrying Hurricane Rita Evacuees Catches Fire
A bus loaded with elderly evacuees from Hurricane Rita caught on fire early Friday on gridlocked Interstate 45 near Dallas. The fire killed as many as 20 people, according to Dallas television station WFAA. The bus was in flames...