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Street Wise Project Reaches Out to Youth in Georgia
A new project recently implemented in Georgia by one of the largest Christian relief and development organisations in the world will equip some 6,000 vulnerable youth with life skills and the tools they need...
Albanian Bible Translation of New Testament Nears Completion
A project to translate the New Testament into the Albanian language is coming to completion and is expecting to publish next year, according to a recent announcement made by the United Bible Societies...
WISE Women’s Synod Set for Next Month in Scotland
The WISE Women’s Synod, an event for Christian women throughout Wales, Ireland, Scotland and England, is due to be held in the Laetare Centre, Linlithgow, in Scotland, from 12–14 August. The event will focus...
Pope Benedict Gives Message to Perpetrators of London Bombings
Pope Benedict XVI has called on the perpetrators of London’s bomb attacks last Thursday to "stop in the name of God". The Pope prayed at the Angelus in front of a crowd or around 40,000 tourists and pilgrims in St Peter’s Square...
Westminster Abbey Service Celebrates 60th Anniversary of the End of WWII
Great Britain celebrated a day of commemoration yesterday to mark the 1945 victory of World War II under the shadow of Thursday’s terrorist attack in London...
Mexican Bishops Stand Against Euthanasia amid Divided Public Views
In the light of the proposals presented by the Democratic Revolution Party (PRD) in Mexico seeking to decriminalise euthanasia, a debate has been provoked amongst the public. The Mexican Bishops' Conference...
Church of England Votes Against Legalisation for Euthanasia
The Church of England has once again rejected the legalisation of euthanasia or assisted suicide, in a vote at the General Synod in York. The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams questioned the motives...
Baptists to Hold Centenary Celebrations Despite Terrorist Threats
The Baptist World Alliance will hold its 100-year-anniverary celebration in Birmingham late this month, despite heightened fears of terrorist attacks following Thursday’s London bombings...
Concerns Remain over Religion Law Proposals in Kosovo
Protestant and Catholic Christians have expressed continuing concerns about the process of adopting a religion law in Kosovo, despite a vastly improved draft text since last year, according to a watchdog group...
Hurricane Dennis Reaches Category 4 Near Gulf Coast as Christian Relief Teams Aid
Hurricane Dennis strengthened to a Category 4 storm as it drew closer the Gulf Coast. Nearly 1.4 million people are under evacuation orders. The Salvation Army has announced 15 mobile feeding units...
Global Churches Mourn & Pray for Victims of London Terror Blasts
Sunday 11th July was a very remarkable day for Britain as it marked the first Sabbath day after Thursday’s deadly terrorist bombings on the Central London transport system. The death toll now stands at around 50...
Christian Persecution Intensifying in Sri Lanka amid Anti-Conversion Law
The persecution of Christians in Sri Lanka is increasing as evidenced by the Assembly of God church attacks recently. The situation may soon get even worse due to the unclear proposed anti-conversion law...
Open Doors UK Raising Funds to Equip East Africa Churches
Open Doors UK in association with Aid International and United Christian Broadcasters (UCB) has organised a cycling week in Ireland from 16-22 July for up to 70 bikers as one of the fund raising events...
Hundreds of Anglicans Threaten to Leave Church over Women Bishops
The General Synod of the Church of England today enters the fourth day. Gathering at the University of York, some 500 bishop, clergy and representatives from each province will vote on the consecration of women bishops...
Tempers Flare as Debate Over Women Bishops Intensifies
Senior female clergy in the Church of England have launched a stinging attack on those male members who asked that a vote on the consecration of women as bishops be delayed until after the General Synod...
Faith Groups Unite in Condemnation of London Terrorist Bomb Attacks
In the aftermath of the London Terrorist Attacks, which saw a series of bombs planted at four separate sections of the London transport system, faith groups and the UK government have trying to calm...