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Second Anti-Conversion Law in Sri Lankan Parliament
The Parliament of Sri Lanka may soon vote on legislation for the Protection of Religious Freedom - an anti-conversion law proposed by Ratnasiri Wickremanayake, the Minister of Buddhist Affairs. Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU), the radical Buddhist...
Scripture Portions to be Sent to Sudanese Believers
Even though the concentration and focus of International press and media are currently on putting a stop to Sudan’s bloodshed in the West and Darfur region, persecution of Christians in the South have continued...
Protestants: Oppression of Churches Continue in Belarus
Protestants in the former Soviet country of Belarus say the government is oppressing churches that are not of the Orthodox denomination and that it’s using a new ‘restrictive religion’ law to do it...
Christian Aid Urge Pope to Review Catholic Position on AIDS, Contraception
One of the gravest matters Pope Benedict XVI will be confronted with during his tenure is the tragic pandemic of HIV/AIDS. UK-based Christian Aid...
Lotz Addresses Future of Baptist World Alliance Higher Education
The General Secretary of Baptist World Alliance (BWA), Denton Lotz delivered a keynote address this week for those gathered in the "Future of Baptist Higher Education" conference. Lotz delivered an address...
South African Archbishop Speaks Out at WTO’s Public Symposium
South African Archbishop Njongonkulu Ndungane has joined the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Public Symposium in Geneva, Switzerland. At the gathering he urged the WTO to "start playing fair"...
World Vision Builds Shelters on Tsunami-ravaged Coastline of Sri Lanka
Reconstruction and recovery works have been continuing in South Asian countries along the coastlines that were devastated by the Boxing Day tsunami four months ago. In Sri Lanka, even...
Anglican Panel of Reference will Hold Moral Authority
A spokesperson for the Anglican Consultative Council has reported to on 19th April that the Archbishop of Canterbury’s forthcoming "panel of reference" will not have the power to oblige bishops to grant delegated Episcopal pastoral oversight...
New Pope and Evangelicals Share Concerns about Growing Secularism
Despite the basic theological differences, Evangelicals and the new Pope, Benedict XVI do share similar concerns regarding growing secularism. Conservative Protestants and former cardinal Joseph Ratzinger are united...
Compassion International Receives Top Four Star Rating
Compassion International, one of the largest child development organisations, founded by Rev. Everett Swanson in 1952, has received the top four-star rating from the Charity Navigator, one of the leading financial accountability organisations...
International Museum of Reformation Reveals the History of Protestantism
A very special museum opened in Geneva on Friday 15th April which provides a place for all people in the world to review the history of Protestantism...
The Ultimate Showcase Final - Christian Music Talent Search
The last battle between 5 finalists of a Christian music talent search will take place on 24th April 2005 at Air in Birmingham, the part of the God's Kitchen network of clubs...
Pope Benedict Lists Priorities for Papacy
Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday celebrated his first Mass as pontiff, and laid out the top priorities for his papacy. In a message read in Latin to cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel, the former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger said he will...
Germany Demands More Christian Schools
The increased demand for entry into Germany's nearly 2,000 Christian schools, can be attributed to several factors, including families' desires for a better education, according to a key evangelical leader in the country...
Human Rights Breakthrough for Christians in India
The human rights situation among Christian Dalits in India has experienced a breakthrough last week, as India’s Supreme Court has announced that it has accepted hearings on discrimination cases...
New Church of England Publications to Help Newly Ordained Ministers
Two books has recently been published by the Church of England to aid newly ordained ministers as they commence their public ministry life. The Curate's Guide and The Vicar's Guide...