Jennifer Gold
Anglican Church Criticises Legal Protection for Politicians in Nigeria
Nigeria’s politicians were challenged yesterday by Anglican Archbishop Peter Akinola to control their “ostentatious” lifestyle. Rev Akinola called for the nation’s immunity clause which protects the politicians from being prosecuted...
Europe's "God TV" Expands to the United States
Europe’s Christian broadcaster GOD TV is scheduled to officially launch in the United States on direct TV on 6 October, 2005. God TV reports that the ‘God Channel’ reaches a potential 270 million viewers in over 200 nations & regions...
Sri Lanka Parliament to Rule on "Anti-Conversion" Constitutional Amendments
A proposal to make a constitutional amendment in Sri Lanka will be discussed by the national Parliament next week. The 19th Amendment was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in December 2004 and has been...
Entire Lay Leadership of Anglican Church in Iraq Feared Dead
It is greatly feared that the entire lay leadership of the Anglican Church in Iraq has been killed after attending a conference together. The Iraqi-born Anglicans are feared to have been killed after failing to return...
Iraq Church Offers Aid in Rebuilding of New Orleans Parish after Katrina
A church in Iraq is helping to rebuild a parish in the US state of New Orleans. The 300-member Kurdzman Church in Iraq is collecting money to help the Adullam Christian Fellowship church which was destroyed by hurricane Katrina...
CSW: Burma Army Launches Fresh Attacks on Displaced People
According to Christian Solidarity Worldwide, new attacks have been launched by Burma’s military regime against Internally Displaced People (IDP) in the predominantly Christian Karen community this month...
Methodists & Church of England Explore New Missions to Revive & Spread the Gospel
The Methodist Church and the Church of England are exploring new ways to revive the church and increase church attendance as they use parks, a converted barge, pubs and cafés for innovative church services...
The Da Vinci Code Begins Controversial Filming in Chapel
The filming of the best-selling controversial novel ‘Da Vinci Code’ by Dan Brown has started at the 15th century Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian. The chapel has been closed down by officials for a week to allow the filming...
Global Leaders Agree £22bn Debt Relief Deal to End Poverty
Global financial leaders have approved a landmark plan to cancel an estimated £22 billion worth of poor countries’ debt. In Washington, the 184-nation International Monetary Fund and the World Bank...
Indonesian Christian Leader to Highlight Persecuted Church in UK Tour
An Indonesian church leader and peace activist will speak at a series of 'Don't Stand in Silence 2005' roadshows on the persecuted church...
Churches Together in England Launch Campaign to Encourage Church Contribution
The Churches Group for New Communities, part of Churches Together in England, has launched a campaign to send postcards to delegates of the Labour and Conservative Party Conferences to encourage them to recognise...
Christians called to International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church this year will be held on 6 November where millions of Christians around the world will be praying for their fellow brothers and sisters who are being persecuted...
Jerry Springer Show set to Tour Amid Threats of Protests
The controversial musical of Jerry Springer – The Opera will open in Manchester and 20 other regional theatres despite threats by Christian campaigners to protest outside Manchester’s Opera House when the show arrives...
Vietnamese Christian Pastor Released From Mental Hospital reveals CSW
A Vietnamese pastor who has wrongfully been held and mistreated in a mental hospital has been released on 17 September, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW). The Reverend Than Van Truong had been held...
World Council of Churches Ecumenical Delegation to Tour Ethiopia
An international ecumenical delegation headed by World Council of Churches’ (WCC) general secretary Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, will gather in the largest and oldest church on the African continent this month...
Afghan Women Stand Firm in Elections Despite Death Threats
A Christian Aid partner has revealed how women in Afghanistan have been brave enough to stand for election despite numerous death threats being made against them. On Sunday, Afghans went to the polls to elect...