Eunice K. Y. Or
Global Day of Prayer to be Observed by 175 Countries on Pentecost
A global prayer initiative will be observed by over 200 million Christians from nearly 175 nations on Pentecost. The event, known as "The Global Day of Prayer" (GDOP) will take place on Pentecost...
"Gender Neutral" TNIV Bible Launched in the UK
On 15th March, a brand new translation of the Bible called Today's New International Version (TNIV) was launched in the UK. It features the use of gender-neutral language and an edited choice of words...
Over 100 Christians Join CSW Global Prayer Day for Burma
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights charity working on behalf of those persecuted for their Christian beliefs, observed a Day of Prayer for Burma last Saturday, 12th March...
UN Agrees Audit on Tsunami Relief Fund to Ease Iraq Corruption Allegations
The United Nations (UN) has announced an agreement with PricewaterhouseCoopers to monitor disbursement of its US$1 billion tsunami relief fund. According to the UN it is an effort to boost transparency...
Howard’s Abortion Views Gain Catholic Favour for Election
Following the address on abortion last weekend by Michael Howard, Conservative party leader, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor, responded positively...
US Due to Announce Sanctions on Vietnam for Religious Persecution
15th March marks the deadline for the US government to announce disciplinary measures against Vietnam for religious rights violations as the six-month consultation period has ended. Human right activists...
British Library Heads Project in Digitalising the World’s Oldest Bible
On Friday 11th March, the British Library in London announced an ambitious historical international project to reinterpret the oldest Bible in the world, the Codex Sinaiticus. A team of experts from the UK...
Evangelical Mission Network Urges a Step up in Action against AIDS
A major conference held last week by Global Connections - the UK evangelical network for world mission - has pointed out the urgency of stepping up the fight against HIV/AIDS. At Partnership House in Waterloo, London, the forum...
Conservatives Renew Pressure for Tighter Abortion Laws
Michael Howard, the leader of UK's opposition Conservative party, has refreshed the call to the British government to impose more restrictions on the existing abortion laws in a bid to tackle the casual trend of abortions in the UK...
Anti-Terrorsim Law Effective in Britain Despite Criticism from Churches
After a long, bitter debate in Parliament, Britain has finally passed the Anti-Terrorism Law which has been strongly resisted by churches and conservative politicians. Critics from the Churches have said that civil liberties have been grossly overlooked...
Offensive Last Supper Ad Banned by Churches in France
The Catholic Church in France has won a ruling in the Court yesterday to ban an "offensive" advertising poster, which is based on Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting of Christ's Last Supper...
Albania to Propose New Religious Restrictions as Churches Flourish
BMS World Mission, a Baptist mission group, recently gave a mission report regarding Albania. It has drawn particular concern over the new religious law which has aimed to impose tighter controls on religious activities...
Global Day of Prayer for Burma Observed in London
On Saturday 12th March, the global day of prayer for Burma will be observed in London, with the event hosted by the UK-based human rights organisation, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW)...
Spring Harvest 2005 Equips Churches for Action in Post-Christendom World
Spring Harvest is a successful Christian initiative that has swept throughout the UK and has inspired many to transform the expression of church. Its annual Easter main event will begin on 21st March, and some 55,000 Christians...
Nigerian University Reopens but Christian Murderers Remain Free
According to Compass Direct, a news agency for persecuted Christians worldwide, the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi, Nigeria has reopened after it was closed due to persecutions against a number of Christian students...
Christians Demand Decisive Action as Blair Pledges Double Aid to Africa
The long-awaiting report from the Commission for Africa, a British sponsored group formed in February 2004, has been grandly launched at the British Museum by Prime Minister Tony Blair on Friday 11th March...