Daniel Blake
Lotz Addresses Future of Baptist World Alliance Higher Education
The General Secretary of Baptist World Alliance (BWA), Denton Lotz delivered a keynote address this week for those gathered in the "Future of Baptist Higher Education" conference. Lotz delivered an address...
Anglican Panel of Reference will Hold Moral Authority
A spokesperson for the Anglican Consultative Council has reported to on 19th April that the Archbishop of Canterbury’s forthcoming "panel of reference" will not have the power to oblige bishops to grant delegated Episcopal pastoral oversight...
Human Rights Breakthrough for Christians in India
The human rights situation among Christian Dalits in India has experienced a breakthrough last week, as India’s Supreme Court has announced that it has accepted hearings on discrimination cases...
Reactions to New Pope Benedict from World Leaders
Tuesday 19th April 2005, the entire world once again turns its focus to the Vatican in Rome, as German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was announced as the 265th Pope, and who takes the name Pope Benedict XVI...
Ratzinger becomes Pope Benedict XVI – the 265th Pope
Joseph Ratzinger of Germany has been selected by Roman Catholic Cardinals as the new Pope and successor to Pope John Paul II. Shortly after white smoke and Vatican bells were witnessed by the faithful...
Germany's Ratzinger is Announced as New Pope
Joseph Ratzinger of Germany has been elected the 265th pontiff today by the College of Cardinals. He has chosen the name Benedict XVI, the Vatican announced. The announcement came shortly after white smoke...
New Pope Elected with White Smoke and Bells
White smoke and the sound of the Vatican bells ringing have announced to the world that a new Pope has been elected and a new era in Roman Catholic history is about to commence. The bells tolled as Tuesday evening approached...
No Decision on New Pope After Morning Votes as Pilgrims Look On
Tuesday morning at the Vatican saw black smoke pour out once again from the chimney stack of the Sistine Chapel, which was the signal to show the world that the Cardinals, who are voting to elect the new Pope, remained undecided...
Sri Lanka Attempts to Ease Fears Over Anti-Conversion Bill
The Sri Lankan Ambassador to the US has defended the country's anti-conversion bill and has tried to ease fears. However, Christian organisations have remained tense and...
Conclave Starts Under Strict Security Rules
On Monday afternoon, 115 cardinals sequestered themselves in the Sistine Chapel where they will vote in high secrecy for the new Pope. Immediately after they entered the conclave, and they will be cut off from the world until the new pope is elected...
Process of Electing a New Pope
The process of electing a new Pope has begun, and the process is a centuries-old process. The secret Conclave retains certain rituals and commences Monday 18th April 2005 to find a new successor to Pope John Paul II...
Conclave Begins as Catholic World Focuses on Vatican for New Pope
The Catholic world looks to Rome once again on Monday 18th April, as the Conclave, which is the process to elect the new Pope, commences. 115 Cardinals have all gathered and will enter the Sistine Chapel today...
Scottish Students Ask For Bibles to be Removed from University Rooms
A students’ association in Scotland have made a controversial request for all Bibles to be removed from more than 2,000 rooms in the university’s halls of residence, because the book could cause offence to non-Christians...
Worldwide Internet Evangelism Day Looks to Spread the Net to the Unreached
The first ever Worldwide Internet Evangelism Day (IED) will take place on 24 April 2005, and the event has ignited a new hope for mission in many unreachable countries. For missionaries, many countries are still closed to Christian mission...
Nigeria’s Akinola Creates "Safe Harbour" for US Anglicans
The Archbishop of Nigeria, the Most Rev Peter Akinola has made an historical announcement for the Anglican Communion this week. Akinola has declared the formation of a Convocation of Anglican Nigerian...
Ecumenical Delegation Petition for New Global Trade Policies
Globe trade policies systems were the main agenda for the world ecumenical bodies this week. The idea for global trade policies systems was promoted by the World Council of Churches (WCC)...