Daniel Blake

World Evangelical Alliance RLC Reveals Religious Freedom Crisis in Vietnam

Recently a document on international religious freedom was presented by the World Evangelical Alliance Religious Liberty Commission (RLC) to the UN Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR). The situation regarding religious freedom in Vietnam was...

Thousands Evacuate Sumatra as Volcanoes in Indonesia "Rumble"

Reports have indicated that approximately 25,000 people have fled the site of a volcano on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. The increased activity from Mount Talang has followed a number of earthquakes in the region as well as countless after-shocks...

Premier Radio to Launch New Christian Ministry Programme Series

Premier Radio has announced that they will launch a new programme this month to investigate Christian ministry. The new programme will be with Dr Gordon Kuhrt and will be part of the Christian music station’s afternoon programme schedule...

Vatican Prepares for New Pope as Hi-Tech Security Measures Put in Place for Conclave

In a move to ensure the process of selecting a new Pope remains as secret as has been tradition, the Vatican has announced that an "electronic force field" will be created around the Conclave to halt any "electronic intrusions...

Historical Conference on World Mission and Evangelism set for Athens in May

The First Conference on World Mission and Evangelism this century has been set to commence on 10 May 2005. The event will take place in Athens, Greece and will carry the theme, "Come, Holy Spirit, Heal and Reconcile...

Greek Orthodox Head Archbishop lakovos Dies

The Archbishop who led the Greek Orthodox Church in America for 37 years has died at the age of 93. Archbishop lakovos was known for reaching out to other religious groups and for his great efforts in ecumenism...

Archbishop Williams Tells Adults to Grow Up to Protect Children

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams today claimed that parents are depriving children of vital skills that are required to allow them to develop properly as adults. Dr Williams was giving a Citizen Organising Foundation Lecture at the University of London...

Archbishop Launches Attack on Anglican Church

The Archbishop of Wales last week launched a shocking condemnation of his own Church. Dr Barry Morgan expressed his view that is becoming increasingly difficult for the world to take the Anglican Church seriously due to the continuous warring taking place within the Communion...

World Unites in Mourning at Pope John Paul's Funeral

The funeral of Pope John Paul II took place Friday morning and was watched by tens of thousands with over 200 world leaders, and millions more...

Pope John Paul II’s Funeral Commences with Millions Watching

The two and a half hour funeral Mass for Pope John Paul II has gotten underway in St Peter’s Square in Vatican City this morning, as tens of thousands of pilgrims and world leaders come together to pay their respects...

Pope’s Funeral One of The Largest in Church History

Pope John Paul II’s funeral has begun as tens of thousands of people jammed into the main boulevard to St Peter’s Square in the early hours of the morning. A huge spontaneous round of applause greeted the body of Pope John Paul II...

Vatican Set for Pope John Paul II’s Funeral

As the funeral approaches Friday morning, scenes of thousands of pilgrims staking out their positions with sleeping bags and blankets have been seen in Rome...

Christian Prisoners tell UN of Human Rights Atrocities in North Korea

The United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR) has heard the testimonies of two Christian survivors from a North Korean prison camp. The two were imprisoned at the Yodok Political Prison Camp, and have now told their story of horrendous abuse...