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Anglican Head Tells 'Poor Deserve the Best' in Christmas Message
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, returning from a Middle East trip, has said that the care he saw being given to a baby in Bethlehem was a shining reminder of the Christmas message - that God's love comes to us as a gift.
Christians in Iraq Suffer Muted Christmas Celebrations
Christians across Iraq celebrated a quiet and humble Christmas this year, as violence gripped the country as much as ever. One of Iraq's 800,000 Christians, Umm Salam, a 56-year-old widow gave a description of her festive season
Tsunami Fears as Major Earthquake Hits Off Taiwan
Two major earthquakes have struck just south of Taiwan on Boxing Day, with reports that a tsunami is set to hit the Philippines. The earthquake, of magnitude 7.1, occurred at a depth of 10km at 12.26 GMT, reported the US Geological Survey.
Anglican Head Tells 'Poor Deserve the Best' in Christmas Message
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, returning from a Middle East trip, has said that the care he saw being given to a baby in Bethlehem was a shining reminder of the Christmas message - that God's love comes to us as a gift.
Amazing Grace Film Links with Charities to Raise Awareness of Slavery
A partnership has been formed with The Amazing Change organisation and the Geneva Global Fund to raise money for and awareness of modern day slavery, in association with the movie and soundtrack of Amazing Grace, a Samuel Goldwyn Films/Roadside Attractions/Bristol Bay Productions film.
Switchfoot Releases New Album
Switchfoot, a groundbreaking band renowned for its 'meaningful' songs, will further raise their bar with a new album Oh! Gravity, which releases today in the States.
Amazing Grace Film Links with Charities to Raise Awareness of Slavery
A partnership has been formed with The Amazing Change organisation and the Geneva Global Fund to raise money for and awareness of modern day slavery, in association with the movie and soundtrack of Amazing Grace, a Samuel Goldwyn Films/Roadside Attractions/Bristol Bay Productions film.
Thousands Mourn Asian Tsunami, Two Years On
Thousands of survivors and mourners across Asia marked the two year anniversary of the devastating tsunami by visiting mass graves, lighting candles along beaches, observing a moment of silence and erecting warning towers in hopes of saving lives in the future.
Queen Urges People to Bridge Young and Old Generation
Dressed in a spring green outfit, the Queen urged people on Christmas day to bridge the generation gap between the young and old.
Officials Should Have Power to Ban Veils, Church of England Bishop Says
Officials should have the power to ban veils that cover the face in public, a Church of England bishop said in comments published Sunday.
England Undergoing 'Truly Radical Break', Archbishop Warns
The Archbishop of Westminster has warned that England is undergoing a "truly radical break" with humanity's traditions. He was speaking a day after returning from a visit to the Middle East.
Christian Youth Launching LGBT Ally Week Counterpart
LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) advocates are readying to empower students against anti-LGBT acts during a one-year-old youth-led effort called "Ally Week" in October.
England Undergoing 'Truly Radical Break', Archbishop Warns
The Archbishop of Westminster has warned that England is undergoing a "truly radical break" with humanity's traditions. He was speaking a day after returning from a visit to the Middle East.
National Council of Dalit Christians: 'Division on Basis of Religion Must Stop'
The National Council of Dalit Christians (NCDC), a laity organization formed to fight for the justice and equality of Dalit Christians in India and recognized by mainstream church bodies, including, Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI), National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) and the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI), had staged a hunger strike relay...
Gorkhas Demand Separate State, Recognition in India
Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh organized a national council meet and convention, December 18-20, at LTG Auditorium, New Delhi, urging the Indian Government to recognize their contribution towards nation builing and take measures to socially, culturally and intellectually empower the 10 million-strong Gorkha community in India.
BMS Baptist Church in Ecuador Celebrates First Christmas
This year, the brand new Los Vergeles Baptist Church in Ecuador, planted by BMS World Mission long-term workers Peter and Vicki Butchers, will celebrate its first Christmas.