News
Religious reforms proposed for Scottish schools
The Lord’s Prayer and hymns are to be replaced by spiritual reflection and "person-centred discussions" under radical new plans to revamp school assemblies in an attempt to reach out to children turned off by organised religion.
WCC head assesses ecumenical challenges with leaders of historic African-American churches
Washington D.C.-- Leaders of the historic African-American churches gathered with Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia, head of the World Council of Churches, to express their commitment to the ecumenical movement and their support of the WCC
Catholic Church warns of designer children
Sydney: The Catholic Church has stirred up a debate over the ethics of using new technology to help produce disease-free babies, and ones that can provide life-saving opportunities for their siblings.
Catholic Voice in Aids Subcommittee
Australia: CEO of Church Resources, Fr Michael Kelly SJ, says that "the Catholic community has a right to its representative"
Women in Asia Mark International Women's Day
In celebration of International Women’s Day, women across Asia, including India, Pakistan, and Nepal, rallied protesting against domestic violence
Back to Jerusalem
The jacket of Back to Jerusalem recalls Napoleon's observation, "When China is moved it will change the face of the globe."
Churches, group to observe week of prayer for elimination of AIDS
African-American churches are getting involved in a week-long observance of prayers for the eradication of HIV/AIDS among people everywhere. The 15th Annual Black Church Week of Prayer for the "Healing of AIDS"
Two versions concerning the story of the house church crackdown in China
In late February several well respected online presses published alerts that about 50 house church goers in China have been arrested.
Mission, Leadership and Peace Needed in Africa: AABF
The challenge to Baptist churches "to reach and evangelize each resident in Central Africa who has not yet found Jesus Christ"
4% of Roman Catholic priests accused of abuse for a half-century
WASHINGTON -According to a report recently released by Roman Catholic Church(Feb. 27)
Christian council seeks President's intervention
Orissa: The Global Council of Indian Christians yesterday sought the immediate intervention
Making a Difference in Someone's Life
In Calcutta - a city that boasts of rich heritage and culture and has been the home over the ages for the intellectual babus - one should not be surprised to see little children, homeless and abandoned, helpless and rejected, dirty and despairing, roaming in the streets and by-lanes of the 'City of Joy.'
CBF signs three-year partnership with All Africa Baptist Fellowship
GHANA, West Africa – Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Coordinator Daniel Vestal, AABF General Secretary Frank Adams and CBF's Barbara Baldridge signed a three-year agreement
French Senate bans religious symbols in public schools
PARIS – The French Senate approved a law to give public schools the right to ban almost anything worn clearly as a religious symbol.
Christian Group Donates Building to Cleric
It was celebration, dancing and feasting as a Christian group under the umbrella of 'Busy Bees Society' recently donated
Olympic brings spiritual growth to China
As the 2008 Olympics approach, religion gets a hand from a government striving to make a good impression on the world, that's why the officially atheist Communist government allows this.