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Archbishop of Canterbury Among Assisted-Suicide Protestors

A petition was presented to 10 Downing Street Friday listing more than 100,000 signatures of opposition to the assisted-dying bill, up for its second reading in the House of Lords.

WCC and Vatican to Work Together on Conversion Plan

The leader of the World Council of Churches has revealed Wednesday that the global ecumenical body will work together with the Vatican to seek a common ground on conversions.

Canada Bishops Criticise Nigeria Church Gay Ban

Canada's Anglican bishops have unanimously endorsed a motion expressing "grave concern" about proposed legislation in Nigeria that...

Rick Warren to Kick Off USA's LifeLight Music Festival

Kicking off LifeLight Communication's largest yearly event is best-selling author and pastor Rick Warren, featured speaker for the...

SBC Annual Meeting to Set Out for Huge Evangelistic Campaign

The annual Crossover Triad will bring thousands of volunteers from Southern Baptist churches across the USA to North Carolina in an evangelistic effort...

Christian Hospital Launches New Celebrity-Backed Fundraising Campaign

Mildmay Hospital in East London, is launching its ‘Once in a Lifetime’ campaign throughout this month by allowing bidders to auction for special celebrity experiences with stars such as Lulu and Sir Cliff Richard.

President Bush Calls for More Aid to Darfur

President Bush on Monday called for more U.N peacekeepers to help relieve the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Sudan and pledged an increase...

22nd Christian Resources Exhibition Kicks Off

The 22nd Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE) kicked off today at the Sandown Park Exhibition Centre, where thousands gathered under one roof to further explore and appreciate Christianity and its various resources.

Public Debate on Da Vinci Code Set for Christian Exhibition

‘The Da Vinci Code - Cracking or Cracked?’, UK’s first public debate on the film based on Dan Brown’s novel, will be hosted by The Times’ religious affairs correspondent Ruth Gledhill at the Christian Resources Exhibition.

The Urgent Heart

He said to another man, "Follow me.” But the man replied, "Lord, first let me go and bury my father." Jesus said to him...

Church of England Comments on Paedophile Sentencing Stir Controversy

The Church of England Advisor on Child Protection has controversially urged that courts should consider not imprisoning paedophiles. Janet Hind has said that community rehabilitation orders were a much more effective way of dealing with sex offenders than jailing them.

Anglican Diocese of California Considers Gay Bishops in Crunch Elections

Saturday 6th May 2006 could prove decisive in the future of the worldwide Anglican Communion, as the Episcopal Diocese of California elects its new bishop. The potential to open a unprecedented global rift...

Humanitarian Groups Report Darfur Donor Fatigue

Funds for Darfur are drying up as aid agencies make drastic cuts to their services and supplies. The World Food Program and humanitarian organisations have been scaling back aid operations...

What Would Jesus Drive?

In light of ongoing debates on climate change and ‘go green’ campaigns, over 4000 church leaders and members by Congregational and General Insurance in the UK were asked a question: “Would Jesus drive if he embarked on his travels in 21st Century Britain?”

New Interfaith Faith Venue Launches in London

Prince Charles launched a new venue in London Thursday to be used as a meeting place for members of different religions to explore common challenges and undertake scriptural exploration with a view to fostering peace and reconciliation.

Pope Excommunicates 4 Chinese "State-Ordained" Bishops

The Vatican has excommunicated the two Bishops ordained by the state-controlled Catholic church, Thursday, casting doubts on...