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Evangelical Bishop facing suspension in Brazil
The Rev Robinson Cavalcanti, the bishop of Recife, is facing suspension after an intervention in his diocese by the Archbishop of Brazil, the Most Rev Glauco Soares de Lima. The evangelical bishop has been clashing with his mainly liberal province...
Gene Robinson Requests Reduced Status at Lambeth Conference 2008
In a written statement to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Gene Robinson, has offered to attend the 2008 Lambeth Conference as an 'observer' to avoid controversy...
Evangelical Projects fill Pews in North-West
Christmas has been a time of joy and celebration for many churches this year after heartening evangelistic projects to get back into churches proved to be successful. A carol service that starred Sir Cliff Richard, Russell Watson, and the Bishop of Manchester, Rev McCulloch was broadcast live...
Evangelical Alliance anxious at Theatre example of Religious Hatred Legislation
Evangelicals have expressed a great 'alarm' regarding a Birmingham play that has closed due to violence. The Repertory theatre had to cancel their production after hundreds of people attempted to interrupt the performance...
Christmas Story as a Message of Hope amid Israeli Oppression
In response to the UN report on Bethlehem, which portrayed a dark picture for the future of the warring land, the Director of the Palestinian Christian group Sabeel, Rev. Naim Ateek, gives hope to the Palestinian people in his Christmas message...
East Sri Lanka Flood Assistance Continues
Around 250,000 Sri Lankans fled their homes last week after monsoon floods spread in the island's east, submerging more than 270 homes and killing eight people. On Friday at least 120,000 people spent a fourth day sheltering...
Pope Addresses World Peace Day: Africa Needs New Direction
1st January will mark World Peace Day. The Pope John Paul II last week delivered his address for the day, urging the world to foster peace by overcoming evil with good. The Pope expressed deep love for those who have suffered in wars...
Christians Urge Dialogue with Maoists for Religious Freedom in Nepal
A series of crackdowns of churches in Nepal by Maoist rebels have raised concern regarding the human rights in the country, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA)...
Britain reported as Clearly a Christian Nation
In response to the controversial statement made by the second most senior Anglican which said Britain was "no longer a Christian nation", a bishop within the Church of England has argued that Britain is clearly still Christian...
Worldwide Christians Determined to End Poverty in 2005
Running up to 2005, the call from the UK to end world poverty is soaring. Over 100 aid agencies, campaign groups, churches and trade unions have joined to form a worldwide coalition known as Make Poverty History...
Worldwide Protest against China's Policy of Repatriating North Korean Refugees
A South Korea based International Human Rights Group has calls for a worldwide campaign on Wednesday 22nd December, protesting against China's policy of repatriating North Korean refugees...
Israeli Christians Praying for a Revival at Christmas
Recent reports have been released about people in the UK replacing Christmas services with parties and shopping. However, this image comes in complete contrast with Israeli Christians, who are restricted...
Tony Blair delighted at Turkey's EU Entry Talk Success
British Prime Minister Tony Blair has expressed his delight at bringing the deal for Turkey's entry into the EU a step closer. He described Turkey's entry as of "fundamental importance...
BibleLands Fund Nursing School in Middle East
Over recent decades, the Middle East has seen bloodshed from violence and unrest between different ethnic groups and religions. Medical care and emergency aid are in ever-increasing demand to save many lives in critical situations...
Prince Charles Urges Abolishment of Muslim Death Penalty for Converts
The Prince of Wales, Charles George, has held a private summit of Christian and Muslim leaders at Clarence House this month, aiming to abolish the Muslim death penalty on converts to other faiths, reports the Daily Telegraph...
Save the Children Pull Out of Troubled Darfur
The UK-based charity, Save the Children will pull out of Darfur, in western Sudan after continued attacks have seen several of the agency's staff killed. The charity have released a statement expressing its devastation...