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Switchfoot Wraps Up Sell-Out European Tour
Just back from a sell-out concert run through Europe, popular rock band Switchfoot now prepares to embark on a 41-city "Oh! GravityTour" of the United States and Canada.
Portugal Set to Legalise Abortion Despite 'Void' Referendum
Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates has outraged pro-life supporters by saying that he will legalise abortion in the country, despite the weekend's referendum having a turnout too low to be legally binding.
Branson and Gore Launch $25m Climate Change Competition
With climate change issues dominating news headlines worldwide, Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson has launched a competition in London alongside former US vice-president Al Gore recently, to improve the critical issue.
Faith-Based Organisations Play Major Role in HIV/AIDS Care, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a report in which it says that more effort is needed to encourage greater collaboration between public health agencies and faith-based organisations (FBOs), if progress is to be made towards the goal of universal access towards HIV prevention, treatment, care and support by 2010.
Church Hopes to Break 'Spend, Spend, Spend' Wedding Culture
Get to your wedding in a taxi - just one of the many novel suggestions from the Church of England for a more cost-effective wedding.
Anglicans Face Schism Over Gay Debate at Upcoming Summit
The warring factions of the Anglican Communion will come face to face for a summit in Tanzania with the issue of gay clergy set to take centre stage.
Portugal Set For Crunch Referendum on Abortion
A crunch vote is set to bring faith and politics in direct conflict as a national referendum takes place in Portugal on whether to lift the country's ban on abortion.
Church Hopes to Break 'Spend, Spend, Spend' Wedding Culture
Forget lavish gowns and buffets at your wedding. If you're getting married any time soon, the Church of England hopes you might take a leaf out of its new book and buy your wedding dress and suit from a charity shop - and give it back afterwards.
Portugal Set For Crunch Referendum on Abortion
A crunch vote is set to bring faith and politics in direct conflict as a national referendum takes place in Portugal on whether to lift the country's ban on abortion.
New Bible Project for Young Generation Launched
US Christian book publishers, Thomas Nelson Inc/Nelson Bibles, has launched new project The Voice after a recent found that younger, non-traditional Christians exploring their spirituality through modern means like technology and music.
Another C.S. Lewis Novel to be Adapted to Big Screen
Walden Media, the company that brought The Chronicles of Narnia to the silver screen, has recently announced its intention of adapting yet another C.S. Lewis work.
Controversial 'Homophobic' Snickers Ad Withdrawn in US
A Snickers commercial that aired during the Super Bowl and featured two car mechanics accidentally kissing has been immediately withdrawn following complaints from several gay rights organisations that labelled it as "homophobic."
Brazilian Baptist Convention Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
The Brazilian Baptist Convention (BBC) celebrated its 100th anniversary during its 2007 Assembly in Florianópolis, January 23 to 30.
Bulgaria Orthodox Church Appeals to European Parliament for Reinstatement
Representatives of the Alternate Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church will be visiting Strasbourg from February 12th to the 15th.
Evidence Confirms Polluted Air Can Raise Heart Risk's
The fine grit in polluted air boosts the risk of heart disease in older women much more powerfully than scientists realized...
Bulgaria Orthodox Church Appeals to European Parliament for Reinstatement
Representatives of the Alternate Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church will be visiting Strasbourg from February 12th to the 15th. They will be calling on Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to put pressure on the Bulgarian government to address the state confiscation of Church property and the forcible expulsion of 160 priests from their churches and monasteries.