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New Bishop of Oxford Inaugurated
The new Bishop of Oxford was inaugurated Friday at a service at the city's Christ Church Cathedral.
G8 Agreement on Africa Greeted with Disappointment
The G8 leaders have agreed to spend $60bn (£30bn) on fighting aids, malaria and TB on the closing day of the summit in Heiligendamm in Germany. It is thought that half of the money will come from the US.
'March for Jesus' Draws Over 1 Million Evangelicals in Brazil
Evangelicals from across Brazil flooded San Paulo Thursday for the "March for Jesus" event as live Christian bands accompanied the more than one million marchers.
New Bishop of Oxford Inaugurated
The new Bishop of Oxford was inaugurated Friday at a service at the city's Christ Church Cathedral. About 800 people gathered at the service, with highlights later placed on the diocesan website.
Williams Not 'Absolutely Confident' Anglicans Can Avoid Schism
The spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion is hopeful, but not "absolutely confident" that the global church body, which many say is on the brink of division, can stay together.
100,000 Protestant Christians Urged to 'Own Up' to Haunted Past
Christians at the largest Protestant gathering in Germany were urged Thursday to admit to the wrongdoings of their Christian ancestors in an effort to reconcile and live peacefully with other religions.
UK Faith Youth & Culture Magazine Launched
STREETBRAND, a Christian youth culture magazine that originally made an appearance in 2004, has re-launched this week with "a fresher look and a new direction".
Poll: Most Americans Still Feel Lost about Immigration Bill
The media spotlight is intensely concentrated on a contentious immigration reform plan, covering every step of the debate in Congress. Yet surprising, the majority of Americans say they still feel uniformed about the broad bipartisan immigration bill and thus cannot form an opinion on the legislation affecting 12 million people in the United States.
Rebecca St. James Challenged to Prove Selling-Power of Christian Concerts
Popular Christian songstress Rebecca St. James has been invited to play at a secular venue in upstate New York on 15 June as a test to see whether or not Christian concerts can sell.
Remains of 'Disappeared' Peruvian Pastor Laid to Rest
The remains of Pastor Jorge Parraga Castillo were finally laid to rest in Huancayo, Peru, last week, 18 years after he was taken away by the Peruvian military.
Church of England Defends Plans for Increasing Faith Schools
Despite strong criticism, the Church of England has defended its plan to run up to 100 more academies in the UK.
Yolanda Adams to Release Two New Projects
GRAMMY-Winning Gospel legend, Yolanda Adams, is partnering with Columbia Records for two new releases. Adams is currently in the studio working with producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis on her second Christmas album, presently set for a 16th of October release.
Winning Joseph to Release Single for Children's Charity
The winner of BBC1's TV's Joseph: Any Dream Will Do is to release a single for Children in Need. Finalists Lee Mead, Lewis Bradley and Keith Jack have each already recorded the number, "Any Dream Will Do".
G8 Leaders to Announce £30bn Pledge to Tackle Aids in Africa
On the final day of the G8 summit in Germany, world leaders turned their attention to Africa as they agreed on a $60bn (£30bn) pledge to tackle Aids, malaria and tuberculosis.
Remains of 'Disappeared' Peruvian Pastor Laid to Rest
The remains of Pastor Jorge Parraga Castillo were finally laid to rest in Huancayo, Peru, last week, 18 years after he was taken away by the Peruvian military.
Church of England Defends Plans for Increasing Faith Schools
Despite strong criticism, the Church of England has defended its plan to run up to 100 more academies in the UK. According to the National Secular Society, the move to create more academies run in conjunction with religious groups such as the Church of England was Tony Blair's final "self-indulgent gift to the religious establishment".