Jennifer Gold
Reconciliation for Russian Orthodox Church
Reports have emerged that an historical split between the Russian Orthodox Patriarchate and a breakaway church-in-exile that dates back to the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution will be formally ended in May next year.
Anglican Head Tells 'Poor Deserve the Best' in Christmas Message
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, returning from a Middle East trip, has said that the care he saw being given to a baby in Bethlehem was a shining reminder of the Christmas message - that God's love comes to us as a gift.
Bishop Rebukes Escalating 'City Salaries'
The Bishop of Worcester has criticised escalating "City salaries" as "unfair", as statistics reveal that up to 4,000 people will earn more than £1m in 2006, which is a new salary record.
North Korea Refuses to Halt Nuclear Programme
North Korea has refused on Saturday to bring a halt to its nuclear programmes, and told it will continue them until the US drops its "hostile" policy towards it, as well as withdrawing financial restrictions imposed last year.
Hindu & Buddhist Dalits Join Christian Rally for Equal Rights in India
Around 800 Dalits (formerly known as 'untouchables'), comprising those of Christian, Hindu and Buddhist background, joined together this week in a protest at Parliament Street, New Delhi, India.
Evangelical Alliance Welcomes David Cameron's Comments on Marriage
The Evangelical Alliance and Christian social action charity CARE have welcomed Conservative Party leader David Cameron's comments that the UK would be better off with more marriage and fewer divorces.
South Africa HIV/AIDS Struggle Inspires CTBI Prayer for Unity Resources
Saturday in South Africa is 'funeral day', when communities, devastated by HIV/AIDS, bury their dead. It is this heartbreaking reality for so many communities around the world ravaged by HIV and AIDS that has provided the inspiration for resources to accompany next year's Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
UN Recognises 650m Disabled in First Human Rights Treaty of 21st Century
International aid and development agencies, World Vision and Action on Disability and Development (ADD), have welcomed the formal adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities.
Pope Encourages Public Display of Religious Symbols
In a speech to partakers of a national convention organised by the Union of Italian Catholic Jurists on 9 December, Pope Benedict XVI said that God needs to be present in community life, and encouraged religious symbols to be present in public buildings such as schools, courthouses, hospitals and prisons.
Persecution Intensifies as Sri Lanka Slides Towards Civil War
Christians in Sri Lanka are appealing to the international community for help as their country slides closer towards civil war. Believers are getting caught in the crossfire between warring Tamil and Sinhalese communities, and church leaders have likened the growing violence in Sri Lanka to the 'killing fields' of Cambodia
Premier.tv Wins 'Most Innovative Webcast' Award
A Christian IPTV Channel has won a prestigious award just six months after it's launch. The Christian Broadcasting Council presented Premier.tv with the gold award for the most innovative Christian webcast at a ceremony in Essex last week.
CARE Welcomes Decision to Close Amsterdam Brothels
CARE, a leading Christian social policy charity, has this week welcomed the decision taken by Amsterdam's City Council to revoke or refuse licences for 33 sex clubs operating in the city.
Norman Kember to Reunite with Iraq Hostages for Statement on Captors' Trial
The fellow hostages of Norman Kember, who were held together in Iraq earlier this year, will arrive in the UK this week to issue a statement on their alleged captors, who are facing the death penalty in the Middle East...
Church Welcomes Government's Anti-Poverty Strategy for Northern Ireland
The Rt Rev Dr Michael Jackson, Bishop of Clogher and Chairperson of the Church in Society Committee, has issued a response to the government's Anti-Poverty and Social Inclusion Strategy for Northern Ireland, 'Lifetime Opportunities'.
Evangelicals Rebuke Sexual Orientation Regulations as 'Threat to Religious Liberty'
The Evangelical Alliance has expressed concern over the government's decision to fast-track the Sexual Orientation Regulations in Northern Ireland by use of a parliamentary device that will prevent debate on "this far-reaching and controversial legislation by MPs and Peers".
Persecution Watchdogs Concerned as Pastor Goes on Trial in Cuba
A Protestant Cuban pastor, imprisoned for four months earlier this year, will go on trial in Havana on Monday 4 December. Pastor Carlos Lamelas is being charged with "Human Trafficking" but observers believe he is being targeted for his outspoken calls for increased religious liberty in Cuba. The public prosecutor is asking that he be sentenced to nine years in prison.