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Pilgrims and Cardinals Demand Sainthood for John Paul II
As the pope’s funeral took place on Friday, hundreds of thousands of mourning pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square chanted for the Pope to be declared a saint. John Paul II - now buried in St. Peter’s crypt known as the Tomb of Popes...
Cardinals Prepare for Election of Pope Successor in 9-day Period of Mourning
As the funeral of Pope John Paul II ended yesterday afternoon, more business was being carried out at the Vatican City. A 9-day period of spiritual mourning has already began, which will be marked with a daily mass...
CSW Fears Anti-Conversion Legislation in Sri Lanka
Persecution watchdogs fear legislation that may restrict the freedom-of-religion will pass through the parliament vote in Sri Lanka. This anti-conversion legislation may result in disastrous consequences for the Christians...
Evangelical Alliance Survey Shows World Poverty Top Issue for UK Christians
A survey of Christian political opinions in the UK has found that 60 percent of Christian Britons view world poverty as a prime election issue while only 16 percent say terrorism would affect their choice in the upcoming General Election...
Former Bible Society Head Installed as Top Lutheran Bishop of Norway
A former General Secretary of the Norwegian Bible Society has been installed as the new Bishop of Oslo for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Norway. In a speech at the installation ceremony...
UK Government Drops "Religious Hatred" Law Plans
The British government have dropped plans to introduce laws banning religious hatred in order to save other crime related bills from being defeated in parliament. The government came under fire from both opposition parties and numerous groups who opposed the law...
World Unites in Mourning at Pope John Paul's Funeral
The funeral of Pope John Paul II took place Friday morning and was watched by tens of thousands with over 200 world leaders, and millions more...
A Life of Humility Remembered in Pope’s Vatican Funeral
The funeral of Pope John Paul II took place this morning and was watched by tens of thousands in the piazza, over 200 world leaders, and millions more across the globe. The emotional farewell to the Pope...
Outline of Funeral Rites for Pope John Paul
The funeral will start off with an intimate ceremony, attended only by the top Vatican prelates in St. Peter’s basilica, who place a pouch of silver and bronze medals and a scrolled account of his life in his coffin ...
Eritrea Grants Recognition to Protestant Sect at UNCHR but Denies Christian Persecution
Despite previous denials of religious persecution targeted against evangelical and Protestant Christians by the Eritrean government, Eritrea has dramatically announced the official recognition of a Protestant...
Archbishop Williams Represents Anglicans Worldwide at Pope’s Funeral
The world’s focus turned to the St. Peter’s Square this morning as the funeral for Pope John Paul II took place. Millions of people travelled from all across the world to take this final opportunity to pay tribute...
Pope John Paul II’s Funeral Commences with Millions Watching
The two and a half hour funeral Mass for Pope John Paul II has gotten underway in St Peter’s Square in Vatican City this morning, as tens of thousands of pilgrims and world leaders come together to pay their respects...
Pope’s Funeral One of The Largest in Church History
Pope John Paul II’s funeral has begun as tens of thousands of people jammed into the main boulevard to St Peter’s Square in the early hours of the morning. A huge spontaneous round of applause greeted the body of Pope John Paul II...
Tearfund Virtual Trade Justice 24-7 Prayer Zone Goes Global
As the Global Week of Action for Trade Justice approaches next week from 10th-16th April, churches, aid agencies and charities all around the world gear up to join in one voice calling for trade justice. Millions of people in 70 countries will participate in over thousand of events organised by local organisation.
Tearfund, a leading Christian-based charity in the UK, has responded to the campaign in a very special way. A virtual 24-7 prayer zone is being launched on Tearfund’s
Vatican Set for Pope John Paul II’s Funeral
As the funeral approaches Friday morning, scenes of thousands of pilgrims staking out their positions with sleeping bags and blankets have been seen in Rome...
Switchfoot Hosts Surf Contest for Homeless Children
San Diego surfers turned rockers Switchfoot will be hosting on May 14 the Switchfoot Bro-Am, a surf contest/concert event...