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WCC Congratulates New Head of Romanian Orthodox Church
"Most sincere congratulations" were expressed to the newly elected head of the Romanian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Daniel, by World Council of Churches General Secretary Rev Dr Samuel Kobia.
Anglicans and Catholics Reaffirm Commitment to Unity
Anglicans and Roman Catholics have outlined the next step on the road to unity in a 44-page report entitled "Growing Together in Unity and Mission".
Salvation Army tries out Fresh Approach to Church in Stamford
Stamford residents who haven't heard about the barbecue-style church service which The Salvation Army is running on Sunday 23 September, will do soon.
Survey: Most Americans Say Founders Intended Christian Nation
A majority of Americans believe the nation's founders intended the United States to be a Christian nation, a new national survey revealed.
Jaci Velasquez to Release Christmas EP
Jaci Velasquez will release a 3-track Christmas/New Year's EP titled Open House on 30 October, A'postrophe Records announced.
Gospel Gathering Announces Venue Change
The venue for Gospel Gathering has changed due to unforeseen circumstances, Sony BMG has announced. The event has now moved from Butlins in Minehead to Indig02 at the 02 Arena in London.
World Emergency Relief ready to respond to Indonesian Earthquake
Christian charity World Emergency Relief remains in close contact with local partner organisation Hope Worldwide Indonesia as a full assessment of the needs of communities affected by the latest earthquake in the region is undertaken.
Wales Church to Hold 'Dr Who' Service
A Cardiff church is set to host a 'Doctor Who' communion service aimed at rousing the interest of younger congregants.
Report: Religious Freedom in Iraq Marred by Violence
The Iraqi government's ability to protect religious freedoms in the conflict-stricken country is handicapped by insurgency, terrorism, and sectarian violence, according to the US State Department.
Bishop Praises Spurgeons' Family Centre
The Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Rev John Pritchard, has praised the work of a family centre helping hundreds of parents cope with issues such as isolation and post-natal depression.
UN Flies Ailing Darfur Rebel Leader Out of Sudan
The United Nations on Friday flew ailing Darfur rebel leader Suleiman Jamous out of Sudan en route for Kenya, ending his 15-month ordeal at a U.N. hospital in central Sudan, where he was under effective house arrest.
Bangladesh Flood Victims Say Hopes Fading, Hunger Spreads
Mother of three Salma Begum and her husband built a hut after floods in July washed away their home in northern Bangladesh.
Foot and Mouth Found in Second Culled Herd
Cattle culled at a second farm in southern England have tested positive for foot and mouth disease, the agriculture ministry said on Friday.
Frightened Indonesians Suffer New Sumatra Quakes
Frightened residents on Indonesia's Sumatra island huddled in tents outside their damaged homes on Friday, traumatised by the latest of more than 40 aftershocks since a huge earthquake struck two days ago.
Cholera Outbreak Spreads in Northern Iraq, WHO says
Cholera has spread in northern Iraq, where the diarrhoeal disease has stricken 16,000 people and caused 10 deaths in a month, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday.
Sudan's Bashir Meets Pope, Will Observe Ceasefire
Pope Benedict stressed respect for human rights in the first visit to the Vatican by Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who promised to observe a ceasefire in Darfur after peace talks start next month.