Jennifer Gold
Pope Confirms Tradition of Celibacy
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI, has firmly given his backing to the tradition of celibacy following a meeting with some of his senior advisors.
Archbishop of Canterbury Fights HIV/AIDS with Cross
The Archbishop of Canterbury has purchased 50 AIDS crosses to pass out to various church leaders when they come to visit Lambeth Palace...
Pakistan Province Passes Bill to Create 'Taliban-Style' Police System
The North West Frontier Province (NWFP) in Pakistan has this week passed controversial legislation to enable the creation of a "Taliban-style police system"...
North Korean Refugees Risk Torture, Death to Return to Share Christ's Gospel
As crisis talks continue over North Korea's nuclear capability, refugees have given rare interviews about their perilous journey to escape the nation that heads the list of the worst persecutors of Christians in the world...
WCC Head Testifies China's Contribution to Ecumenism as Tour Commences
The contribution of Chinese Christians to the worldwide ecumenical movement was highlighted yesterday in Shanghai, as the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, commenced a weeklong visit to China.
New Resource Released to Boost Church Congregations
A practical booklet exploring eight key themes to help local churches boost their congregations arrives in Christian bookshops this week. The Ven Bob Jackson, Archdeacon of Walsall, has packed Going for Growth with tips for busy church leaders and members who want to 'get stuck in' to plans to grow their church, by offering ideas for action.
Cardinal Expresses Concerns Over Muslim Veils in Europe
One of the most senior cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church has joined the debate over Muslim veils among immigrant communities in Europe.
British Baptists Pass Resolution Opposing Replacement of Trident Nuclear System
The Baptist Union of Great Britain Council (BUGB) has passed a resolution opposing the replacement of Britain's Trident nuclear weapons system, and called upon the British government to take a lead in disarmament negotiations.
Bishop Offers Prayers Following Police Constable Shooting
The Bishop of Lichfield has spoken of his prayers for the West Midlands Police Constable who was shot in Wolverhampton on Saturday night...
John Paul I Comes Closer to Sainthood
The first stages of the process to make the Pope John Paul I a saint of the Roman Catholic Church have been finalised over the weekend in the northern Italian town of Belluno.
Compassion International President Urges Sponsorship to Tackle Child Poverty
The Compassion International CEO and President, Wess Stafford, has spoken movingly of the abuse he suffered at the hands of his teachers and older pupils at the missionary school he attended in Africa as a child...
European Baptist Federation Forms Workgroup to Fight Human Trafficking
As part of its efforts to reinforce the fight against human trafficking the European Baptist Federation (EBF) has formed an anti-trafficking workgroup within its External Relations Division to assist persons who are victims of human trafficking.
Expanding Churches Identify Holy Spirit as Origin of Growth
A new survey has shown that 65 per cent of Christians who are part of expanding churches attribute their growth to movements in the Holy Spirit.
CARE Calls for Government Rethink on Child Support Proposals
In a letter to John Hutton, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Christian charity CARE has told the government that it needs to think very carefully before implementing new proposals for the treatment of maintenance payments for benefit purposes...
China Sentences Pastor for Producing Christian Literature as Archbishop Closes Tour
Chinese officials have hosted the Archbishop of Canterbury over the past two weeks while at the same time "the seriousness of the restrictions on Christian activity in the country have been highlighted by the sentencing of a disabled pastor for printing Bibles and Christian literature".
New Ecumenical Multi-Faith Group Sent to Palestine and Israel
A new group of 25 ecumenical accompaniers have commenced three months of working with the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI)...