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Cardinal calls for 'self-examination' of Catholic Church
Cardinal Walter Kasper, head of the Vatican's council for relations with other Christian faiths, has called upon the Catholic Church to critically self-examine itself in view of the "exponential" rise of Pentecostal groups.
Canadian Anglican threatens action against churches joining South America
This weekend, divisions over homosexuality in the Canadian Anglican Church intensified as Conservative members met for a two day conference to discuss plans for the implementation of a parallel jurisdiction by the Anglican Church in South America.
Young people turn to Christianity in Hindu-dominated Nepal
When Raju Lama embraced Christianity at the age of 16, his Buddhist parents were furious and virtually expelled him from the family home near the Nepalese capital of Katmandu.
Nine-year-old boy takes over as Bishop of Oxford for the day
Children take over in the Diocese of Oxford for 11 MILLION takeover day.
Pope appoints 23 new cardinals
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland Dr Sean Brady was among 23 new cardinals appointed by the Vatican on Saturday.
Fight the Flu Naturally
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American Website Offers Free Christian Music, Books
A new website is offering free Christian books and music and delivering them to the mailboxes of avid readers and music lovers...
Suicide bomb kills 9 Afghans, Italian soldier
A suicide bomb on the outskirts of the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday killed nine civilians, four of them children, and an Italian soldier, the Italian army said.
Lebanon's Siniora urges calm
Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora assured Lebanese on Saturday there was no cause for alarm and said his cabinet was assuming executive powers in the absence of a president for the first time in nine years.
French public transport near normal after strike
A full service was restored on the Paris Metro and most French trains were running on Saturday after transport workers ended a crippling strike so that talks on pension reform could run their course.
Russian police detain opposition leader at protest
Russian police detained opposition leader and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov and several other anti-Kremlin protesters on Saturday when thousands of people marched against President Vladimir Putin.
Australia's Rudd leads Labour to election win
Australia's Labour leader Kevin Rudd, a Mandarin speaking former diplomat, swept into power at national elections on Saturday on a wave of support for generational change, ending 11 years of conservative rule.
Brown aims to broaden schooling in poor countries
Prime Minister Gordon Brown pledged on Friday to work to ensure that millions of children who do not go to school in poor countries in Africa and Asia get an education.
Brown hopes for world trade deal soon
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Saturday he hoped for agreement on a new world trade deal within weeks.
Art lovers play 'hunt the masterpiece'
Britons played a potentially lucrative game of hunt the masterpiece on Saturday as they tried to snap up original artwork by the likes of Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin for just a few pounds.
Bono and The Edge surprise fans
About 200 music fans were treated to an impromptu set by U2 stars Bono and The Edge at a small London venue on Friday.