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Climate Change Becomes Australia's Top Priority

Climate change issues is becoming a top priority for Australians as the change will destabilise the Asia-Pacific region, exacerbate food, water and energy shortages and threaten Australia's security.

Bishops Reject BBC Documentary Allegations of Vatican Abuse Cover-Up

Roman Catholic bishops in England and Wales have rejected the allegations of a BBC documentary which said that Pope Benedict XVI imposed a strict system to cover up child sex abuse cases in the Church while in his previous job.

World Ecumenical Body to Continue Pastoral Accompaniment of 'Cuban Five' Relatives

The World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary, Rev Dr Samuel Kobia has reported that the organisation will continue to offer pastoral accompaniment to the relatives of a group of imprisoned people known as the 'Cuban Five'.

Interview: Krystal Meyers - Dying for a Heart

When Krystal Meyers first broke into the music scene in 2005, she was just 16. As a mouthpiece for her generation, she brought out the anthem "Anti-conformity"- a Godly-rebellion- with the U.S. release of her self-titled debut album.

Dr. Phil Invites Women of Faith to Hit Show

The popular "Dr. Phil" show will feature Women of Faith speakers as special guests to help women overcome their phobias on Tuesday's airing.

Tearfund Reducing Risk of Disaster One Year on From Kashmir Earthquake

Tearfund has been hard at work in the region of Kashmir since the massive earthquake destroyed entire villages last year and one of its focus areas remains Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).

Premier Christian Radio to Donate Thousands to Charities for National Giving Week

For the second year running, Premier Christian Radio will be taking part in National Giving Week and will offer one thousand pounds a day to a listener's chosen charity...

World Ecumenical Body to Continue Pastoral Accompaniment of 'Cuban Five' Relatives

The World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary, Rev Dr Samuel Kobia has reported that the organisation will continue to offer pastoral accompaniment to the relatives of a group of imprisoned people known as the 'Cuban Five'...

Christian Festival Association Opens

Operators of twenty-five of the United State's largest Christian music festivals gathered together last month in Kansas City to see their individual organisations grow both spiritually and fiscally.

Open Doors Warns of Increasing Attacks Against Iraq's Christian Community

Open Doors UK, an international charity serving persecuted Christians in 60 countries, has warned last week of a sharp upturn in violence against Christians in Iraq. The surge in attacks has coincided with the Muslim festival of Ramadan...

Bishops Reject BBC Documentary Allegations of Vatican Abuse Cover-Up

The Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham has rejected completely allegations made by the BBC's "Panorama" documentary that the Pope imposed a system of secrecy to cover up sex abuse cases in the Catholic Church.

Evangelical Alliance Welcomes Decision to Drop Christian Voice Case

The Evangelical Alliance (EA) has welcomed the decision by Cardiff Magistrate's Court to drop the case against Stephen Green, national director of Christian Voice.

Bishop of Hong Kong Tells of Persecuted Church in China at ACN Event

Westminster Cathedral Hall was packed out on Saturday as Catholics gathered for the Aid to the Church in Need's Westminster Event to hear how their brothers and sisters in China and Pakistan are suffering severe persecution daily.

Lausanne Young Leaders Gathering '06 Concludes Gloriously in Malaysia

The 2006 Lausanne Younger Leaders Gathering has concluded gloriously Saturday in Malaysia.

Former Conservative Party Leader's Son Refused Ordination by Church of England

Nick Howard, the son of former Conservative Party leader, Michael Howard, has spoken out about his rejection from being ordained by the Church of England.

Muslims Stab Indonesian Christian Man as Religious Tensions Continue

Following the executions of three Roman Catholic militants, religious tensions in central Indonesia have intensified. In recent news, a mob of Muslims dragged a Christian man from a bus and stabbed him, a witness and nurse said.