Daniel Blake

Commonwealth Leaders Gather in Malta, Focus on Fair Trade Prior to WTO Meeting

Leaders from all fifty-three members of the Commonwealth have flown into the Mediterranean island of Malta Nov. 24th for a twice-yearly meeting. The meeting is likely to be dominated by issues of trade and terrorism...

CSW Reveals China’s Secret Persecution in Preparation for Bush’s Visit

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has highlighted a number of incidents where it appears that the Chinese authorities tried to keep a number of people from getting near President Bush during his recent visit to the country...

Catholics Warn of Irreparable Damage if CofE Introduces Women Bishops

The Roman Catholic Church has come out to warn the Church of England that any reform to allow women bishops would "radically impair" their relationship...

Anglican Consultative Council: Church of Canada Remains Important Part of Communion

The Anglican Church of Canada "remains an important part of the Anglican Communion" the Chair of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) has told members of the Canadian Council of General Synod (CoGs)...

50,000 to Gather in National Rally Calling for Dalit Christian Rights in India

The All India Christian Council, a partner of Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), has announced that it will be holding a National Rally for Dalit Christian reservation in Hyderabad, India on Nov. 26th, 2005. Approximately 50,000 Dalit Christians from all over India...

WCC & Roman Catholic Church Look to Renewed Ecumenism at 40th Anniversary

The World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Roman Catholic Church have this week celebrated 40 years of cooperation and ecumenical works of the Joint Working Group. Catholicos Aram I, the WCC Central Committee...

Europe’s Baptists Debate Church-State Relationship

The Union of Evangelical Baptists of Spain have been busy debating the relationship between the church and state following an offer by the Spanish Government to financially support the three religious minorities...

Archbishop of Canterbury Visits Pakistan at "Crucial Time"

The Archbishop of Canterbury is in Pakistan this week to meet with those recovering from last month's devastating earthquake as well as members of the Muslim community. Dr Williams’ visit coincides...

Thousands of Christians to Join International Day of Climate Protest

Christians from all major UK denominations will unite in huge numbers on Saturday Dec. 3rd, in London for a new prayer initiative calling for international action to be taken to prevent the disastrous consequences of climate change...

Church of England Head set for Historic Pakistan Tour

The Church of England head, Rev Dr Rowan Williams is to undertake an historic visit of Pakistan next week, in what he says is a vital period for the devastated country. Having just closed the eighth Church of England General Synod...

Lambeth Palace Releases Official Response to Letter Attacking Archbishop Williams

Lambeth Palace has officially responded to criticism that the Dr Williams has received from Primates regarding his leadership over the issue of homosexuality...

Warren, Kirby to Share Experiences in New Christian Leadership Programme

Andy Peck, the famous UK Christian author and editor, will soon be launching a new radio programme later this month, featuring top Christian leaders sharing their experiences and advice on leadership. The new programme will be entitled ‘The Leadership File’...