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Archbishop warns Anglican Covenant could lead to Exclusion
The Archbishop of Wales has warned that a proposed document to unite Anglicans could end up excluding those who do not conform to its beliefs.
Zimbabwe Bishop Speaks Out - Adultery Allegations Orchestrated
The former Archbishop of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe, Rev Pius Ncube, has asserted that allegations he committed adultery were orchestrated by the state.
Bishop of Kensington gets to grips with "Green Living"
The Bishop of Kensington was joined by hundreds of Christians recently for a conference promoting "green" living.
Iranians Flocking to Christian Television
A Christian satellite TV network has reported "spectacular church growth" in Iran and noted the importance of media in strengthening the churches there as well as in reaching out to Muslims.
Lebanon Says Goodbye to Slain Christian MP
Thousands of Lebanese attended the funeral of the Christian, anti-Syrian lawmaker Friday whose assassination throws the already divided country into deeper schism ahead of the presidential vote this coming week.
Indian Priest Slams British Clergy for Yoga Ban
After a church's ban on yoga classes sparked an uproar in the United Kingdom, a Roman Catholic priest and school principal in India has weighed in, claiming that the British clergy who described yoga as a "sham," a "false philosophy" and "unchristian" are ignorant about the practice.
Hundreds in India Rally Against Anti-Christian Attacks
Hundreds took part in a peaceful yet powerful Christian rally Saturday in India's third most populous city to protest against the escalating attacks against members of their community and to call for peaceful coexistence.
Salvationists Pray for Lasting Peace
Members of The Salvation Army worldwide have joined in prayer for lasting global peace.
Pope asks Christians, Muslims to find Common Ground
Pope Benedict voiced the hope on Thursday that Christians and Muslims can avoid violence and intolerance by exploring their common religious values and respecting their differences.
Ahern Re-opens Irish Priest College Library in Paris
The old Irish College in Paris, where for over two centuries Catholic priests got the religious training banned in their English-dominated homeland, reopened its historic library on Saturday.
Pope backs Beijing's new State-Approved Bishop
Pope Benedict has given his backing to Beijing's new state-approved Catholic bishop, the official Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano said on Friday, hours after Li Shan was installed in the Chinese capital.
Syria relaxes Entry Restrictions on Iraqi Refugees
Syria has temporarily lifted restrictions on the entry of Iraqi refugees but plans to re-impose them after the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, officials and aid workers said on Friday.
Weary Ugandans forced to flee by Floods
Mary Akiteng has spent half her life fleeing wars and cattle raids. Now she is being chased across Uganda by flood water.
Ozone Deal called Boost to fighting Climate Change
A deal by 191 nations to eliminate ozone-depleting substances 10 years ahead of schedule is a "pivotal moment" in the fight against global warming, Canadian Environment Minister John Baird said on Saturday.
World Vision Convoy Ambushed in Darfur
An aid convoy from Christian agency World Vision International was ambushed in Darfur and three humanitarian workers were wounded, the UN mission to Sudan said Saturday.