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Christian Aid Defends Vulnerable Countries in New World Trade Report
A new report entitled Rags to Riches to Rags published by Christian Aid in December, has raised the world's attention towards the unjust trade policy launched by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in the New Year...
Historical EU-Turkey Membership Deal Opens Way to Diversity
An historical step has been made by the European Union (EU) on Friday 17th December for agreeing to hold entry talks with Turkey...
Gene Robinson rejects Report of Lambeth Conference Attendance
Controversial Homosexual Bishop of New Hampshire, Gene Robinson, has spoken out against claims reported by Associated Press that he will attend the 2008 Lambeth Conference in a defiant act to oppose other bishops...
Baptist World Alliance and PCPCU co-organise Consultation Series
A recent consultation co-organised by the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) and Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity (PCPCU) has been held from 10th to 11th December in Washington D.C...
Study Guide Released by Joint-Initiative to help churches
A new resource pack has been jointly produced by two national overseas developmental charities. The Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) and Harvest Help...
Vatican Stresses Meaning of Christmas
Amid the recent comments from the Vatican on the waves of "Christianophobia", Pope John Paul II yesterday once again urged Christians worldwide to embrace the true meaning of Christmas...
2008 Lambeth Conference goes to Canterbury
Rev Ndungane, the Archbishop of Cape Town has expressed his deep disappointment in the recent decision not to bring the 2008 Lambeth Conference to South Africa, which was envisioned by Primates in 2003, instead the Conference will...
Iraqi Foreign Minister Vows to Protect Christians
In a meeting with the Vatican in Rome, Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari promised Pope John Paul II that Iraq would protect religious freedom, particularly the Iraqi Christian community...
Italy Court Rules Against Challenge to Remove Crucifix from Classrooms
An Italian high court ruled Wednesday that state-run schools were fully entitled to hang crucifixes in their classrooms, rejecting a legal challenge raised by a non-Christian Italian citizen...
Iraqi Christians to Take Role in Elections
Campaigning in Iraq's first national elections began Wednesday under the shadow of a rampant insurgency, news agencies reported. Of the some 70 parties that have registered to take part in the Jan. 30 elections, eight have been identified to be Christian parties...
Christian Aid questions the Safety of GM Technology
Christian groups over the past year have shown their extreme concern over the effects of genetically modified (GM) foods on the environment...
Christian MP joins Cabinet
The resignation of David Blunkett has paved the way for a new Catholic MP to join the Cabinet as the new Education Secretary. Ruth Kelly MP will step up to take the reigns in Parliament to complete a truly remarkable story of success...
Survey Finds Cathedrals boost Economy as well as Spirituality
A recent drive to preserve the heritage behind Christianity in Britain has resulted in a new report stating that Cathedrals in the UK do not just simply provide spiritual support but they also help to bring in substantial revenue also...
Israeli Occupation Pushes Christians to Leave Bethlehem
Bethlehem, where Jesus Christ was once given birth, is now suffering from Israeli Occupation’s persecution targeted on Christians as approaching to Christmas, even though it was once a holy and peaceful city ...
Government's Concession over "Back Door" Euthanasia Bill Stirs up Fury
Last night, the controversial drafted Mental Capacity Bill passed through its Third Reading in the House of Commons. Pro-lifers and Christians are outraged by the Government's concession over the bill...
Korean United Methodist Leaders Discuss Visions, Goals and Strategies for Growth
The Korean Christian force has been growing in strength over the decades, but because of several theological issues and conflicts in leadership, the number of Korean-American churches...