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Thousands of Pilgrims Visit the Tomb of Pope John Paul
The ceremonies to mourn Pope John Paul II have led many religious and political leaders to Rome together with around 3 million pilgrims, the Vatican have reported. On Wednesday, as the grottoes were re-opened, another wave of pilgrims...
New Restrictions on Religious Freedom in Kazakhstan Spark Fears
A new religious law draft will be considered at the House of Parliament in Kazahkstan next week on 16th April. Human rights campaigners and faith groups are overwhelming concerned by the current government-sponsored movement...
Thousands Evacuate Sumatra as Volcanoes in Indonesia "Rumble"
Reports have indicated that approximately 25,000 people have fled the site of a volcano on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. The increased activity from Mount Talang has followed a number of earthquakes in the region as well as countless after-shocks...
Premier Radio to Launch New Christian Ministry Programme Series
Premier Radio has announced that they will launch a new programme this month to investigate Christian ministry. The new programme will be with Dr Gordon Kuhrt and will be part of the Christian music station’s afternoon programme schedule...
Vatican Prepares for New Pope as Hi-Tech Security Measures Put in Place for Conclave
In a move to ensure the process of selecting a new Pope remains as secret as has been tradition, the Vatican has announced that an "electronic force field" will be created around the Conclave to halt any "electronic intrusions...
Historical Conference on World Mission and Evangelism set for Athens in May
The First Conference on World Mission and Evangelism this century has been set to commence on 10 May 2005. The event will take place in Athens, Greece and will carry the theme, "Come, Holy Spirit, Heal and Reconcile...
Greek Orthodox Head Archbishop lakovos Dies
The Archbishop who led the Greek Orthodox Church in America for 37 years has died at the age of 93. Archbishop lakovos was known for reaching out to other religious groups and for his great efforts in ecumenism...
Assyrian Christians Alarmed Over Iraq Election Representatives
Despite the emergence of a fledgling democratic government and a minority president, Assyrian Christians in Iraq have expressed their concerns over the persecution and disenfranchisement of minority groups over the past two months...
Christian Aid Prayer Request for Latest Earthquake in Indonesia
Following a series of small aftershocks that have hit Nias, the Indonesian island of Sumatra since the massive earthquake measuring 8.7 occurred in the region on 28th March, a 6.1 magnitude quake...
Bangladesh Baptist Pastor Killed by Extremists after Attempt to Share Faith
A Baptist pastor and evangelist was found beheaded in Jalalpur, a village in the district of Khulna, south-western Bangladesh on 8th March and the murder was confirmed recently. The 35-year-old pastor from the Bangladesh Free Baptist Church...
CSW Hong Kong to Host Global Day of Prayer for Nepal
On April 17, Sunday, Christian Solidarity World Wide Hong Kong will host a Global Day of Prayer for Nepal at the Nepali Union Church, Hong Kong. The prayer topics include peace and reconciliation, freedom of speech, religion and assembly...
Methodist Conference 2005 Preparations in Full- Scale with Agenda Set
The preparations for the Methodist Conference 2005 are now in full-scale as the event in the summer approaches. The Methodist Conference will be held on 24-30 June in Torquay, UK. Following the latest meeting of the Methodist Council...
VOM Cautiously Optimistic about Christianity in Iraq
A spokesman for the Voice of Martyrs has expressed cautious optimism for the future of Christians and evangelism in Iraq. Last week, the Iraqi Parliament elected Kurdish leader Jalal Talabani...
New Christian Paper Enjoys Booming Sales with Tabloid Format
The Son, a new Christian quarterly in tabloid format, which was launched in December last year, will be produced monthly by the end of the year after sales jumped by 40 percent. According to marketing manager Simon Rushton...
Evangelical Lutherans Propose to Accept Non-Celibate Homosexual Minister
A conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) has taken place at their headquarters in Chicago, USA on Monday 11th April to discuss the issue of homosexual clergy which has shaken other major Protestant denominations...
Sudan Seeks Billions in Aid as U.N. Urges Darfur Peace
At a two-day 60-nation conference in Oslo, Norway on Monday, Sudan sought to get $2.6 billion from donors to help its south recover after Africa’s longest civil war. Sudan’s government and former rebels vowed to stick to their January deal...