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Former Archbishop of Canterbury set to Reignite Homosexuality Debate

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey is set to renew the storm over homosexuality in the Church next month when he plans to bless hundreds of American traditionalists who have decided to boycott their own pro-gay bishop...

90,000 Malaysians join 40-Day Prayer & Fast

More than 90,000 Christians have responded to the 40 days prayer and fasting call to pray for Malaysia during the run-up to National Day celebrations which is on the 31st August...

Mugabe Attacks his Church Critics

In an astonishing rant the President of Zimbabwe, President Mugabe poured scorn on church leaders, the UK and America all at once. Mugabe criticised church leaders for turning towards his opponents instead of seeking dialogue with his government...

Hundreds Pledge Sexual Purity in Athens

On Sunday 22 August, True Love Waits, the America-based sexual abstinence ministry of LifeWay Christian Resources, gained victory in a massive initiative held in Athens, Greece. It called upon the youth of the world to make a stand for sexual purity...

Nepal Radio Journalist Murdered by Maoists

The whereabouts of a Nepalese missionary, abducted by Maoists is still unknown and now following that, the Maoist rebels have claimed responsibility for the murder of a radio journalist...

Pakistani Christian school opens two years after terrorist attack

A Christian school in Murree, Pakistan, about 35 miles from Islamabad, which was shut down for two years after a terrorist attack, has reopened with a gold plaque in memory of the dead...

Cloning debate rages across Europe

The UK's decision to grant a licence allowing the use of therapeutic cloning has instigated heated debate across Europe and the world as to the morals of the decision...

More Volunteers To Be Sent To Help In Hurricane Recovery, Prayers Still Needed

The U.S. has announced that a National Emergency Grant of up to $50 million to hire approximately 3,630 workers to help Florida recover from Hurricane Charley...

World Vision announces Food Aid Program for Darfur

World Vision (WV) today announced a five-month food aid program which commenced this week. Food assistance is expected to...

WCC Delegation call on Asia to take up Global Ecumenical Movement

Rev Samuel Kobia, the general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has given recognition to the dynamic growth of Christianity in Korea and across Asia. He also warned them against a “superficial Christianity”...

Asian Church Leaders gather to Crush Violence against Children

Church leaders will gather for two meetings to discuss their concerns about the growing plight of children across many parts of Asia. The meetings will take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 28-31 August and in Kuala Lumpur...

Christians, NGOs Assisting Refugee Survivors; More Aid Needed

Burundi's government and the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees have agreed to open two new camps for the 20,000 Congolese Tutsi refugees, after attackers crossed over the border from DR Congo and killed more than 160 in a refugee camp in western Burundi...