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A Profile of Pope Benedict XVI
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany was elected as Supreme Pontiff Tuesday, after a second day of voting by the first conclave of the new millennium. With the name Benedict XVI, the new pope will succeed the late Pope John Paul II...
Charity Single for Tsunami Relief released by "American Idol" finalists
The 12 finalists from this year’s "American Idol" competition have released a charity single, out this Tuesday to benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. The single "When You Tell Me That You Love Me...
Pope Benedict Expected to Follow Strict Stance as Late John Paul II
The 78-year-old German cardinal Joseph Ratzinger has been elected as the leader of the 1.1 billion-strong Roman Catholic Church. He was being widely considered as a popular candidate in the run up to the election period...
Reactions to New Pope Benedict from World Leaders
Tuesday 19th April 2005, the entire world once again turns its focus to the Vatican in Rome, as German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was announced as the 265th Pope, and who takes the name Pope Benedict XVI...
Six Episcopal Priests Face Possible Discipline
Six Episcopal priests that were greatly outspoken in their opposition to Bishop Andrew Smith's support of homosexual Gene Robinson's consecration, have met with Bishop Smith on Monday evening. However, a four hour meeting failed to reconcile...
New Pope Faces Challenge of Evangelical Protestant Growth
The new Pope has already been elected at the end of the first full day of the conclave. As the white smoke poured out from the chimney stack of the Sistine Chapel, the next pope was decided upon by the 115 cardinals given the holy task...
Ratzinger becomes Pope Benedict XVI – the 265th Pope
Joseph Ratzinger of Germany has been selected by Roman Catholic Cardinals as the new Pope and successor to Pope John Paul II. Shortly after white smoke and Vatican bells were witnessed by the faithful...
Germany's Ratzinger is Announced as New Pope
Joseph Ratzinger of Germany has been elected the 265th pontiff today by the College of Cardinals. He has chosen the name Benedict XVI, the Vatican announced. The announcement came shortly after white smoke...
New Pope Elected with White Smoke and Bells
White smoke and the sound of the Vatican bells ringing have announced to the world that a new Pope has been elected and a new era in Roman Catholic history is about to commence. The bells tolled as Tuesday evening approached...
Persecutions in Vietnam Continue
The persecution of Christian Montagnards living in the Central Highlands of Vietnam has been reported to have continued unabated. Over recent years, many Montagnards tribes have fled to Cambodia...
Billy Graham Evangelical Association to Dedicate New HQ in North Carolina
The Billy Graham Evangelical Association (BGEA) will celebrate the opening of its new international headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA with a special dedication ceremony this Saturday 23rd April...
No Decision on New Pope After Morning Votes as Pilgrims Look On
Tuesday morning at the Vatican saw black smoke pour out once again from the chimney stack of the Sistine Chapel, which was the signal to show the world that the Cardinals, who are voting to elect the new Pope, remained undecided...
UK Evangelists Welcome the First Ever World Internet Evangelism Day
The first ever annual international Internet Evangelism Day will commence in few days on 24th April. With an aim to communicate the outreach potential of the web among the worldwide churches...
International Bible Society Developing Chinese Youth Website
The International Bible Society (IBS) is developing a cutting-edge Chinese Christian website that will capture the attention of Chinese youth. The website aims to present God’s Word, Jesus Christ, and the good news of His salvation...
Sri Lanka Attempts to Ease Fears Over Anti-Conversion Bill
The Sri Lankan Ambassador to the US has defended the country's anti-conversion bill and has tried to ease fears. However, Christian organisations have remained tense and...
Cardinals Fail to Elect a Pope at First Attempt
The black smoke rising out of a chimney at the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City indicated that the cardinals had failed on their first attempt to elect the next pope of the Roman Catholic Church...