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New Foster Building to Broadcast Alpha Worldwide

The architect behind the gherkin-shaped glass tower in London's financial district has been appointed to convert a disused church into a state-of-the-art...

GMA Hosts 'The Power of Music' Showcase at CBA Retail Show

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) presented a showcase entitled “The Power of Music” at the opening of this year’s Christian Bookseller’s Association (CBA) International Christian Retail Show (ICRS) in Denver Colo. on Sunday, July 9.

Archbishop of York Calls for Unity & Love to Defeat Terrorism

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has called for England to fight potential suicide bombers with love. Speaking at his presidential address...

Rick Warren Confirms Visit to North Korea

Pastor Rick Warren has confirmed plans to visit North Korea on July 17, according to a news release Saturday, amid threats of new missile tests...

7th Chinese Congress on World Evangelisation Marks 200 Years

The seventh Chinese Congress on World Evangelisation (CCOWE) will convene in the region where the gospel was first brought to the Chinese people 200 years ago...

Franklin Graham Festival Opening Draws Over 12,000

Over 12,000 attendees, hundreds of volunteers, award-winning musical artists, and the Rev. Billy Graham were present for the opening night of...

Italy Wins World Cup; Battle Against Sex-Trafficking to Continue

Italy has won the World Cup 2006 after beating France 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out. After an engrossing game, Italy defender Fabio Grosso...

Church of England Synod Votes for Move on Women Bishops

The Church of England General Synod has officially approved the concept of women bishops as "theologically justified" in York this weekend...

Pope Begins Journey to Strengthen Spain’s Catholic Church

Pope Benedict XVI has travelled to Spain today to take part in a gathering on family values. Continuous reform has angered the Spanish Catholic Church...

Baptist World General Council Gathers 400 Delegates from 50 Countries

The annual Baptist World Alliance General Council meeting has gathered more than 400 Baptist delegates from over 50 countries in Mexico City for its annual gathering.

Christian & Muslim Leaders Release Statement as London Marks Bombings Anniversary

As England stood silent in remembrance of the London bombing victims of one year ago, Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) has issued a joint statement with the Muslim Council of Britain.

India Celebrates 300 Years Since First Lutheran Missionary Arrival

India will observe the 300th anniversary of the day the first Lutheran missionary arrived on July 9. Lutheran leaders and India officials are paying...

The Salvation Army Upgrades Emergency Response Strategy

The Salvation Army, a charity that provided help to the emergency services immediately after the July 7 London bombings, has launched a new...

BBC Announce New Head of Religion and Ethics

The BBC has announced a new Head of Religion and Ethics has been appointed. Michael Wakelin, 45, will succeed Alan Bookbinder in the position...

Bush Promotes Christian Artist Michael W. Smith as Special Council

The President of the United States intends to designate Michael W. Smith, of Tennessee, to be Vice Chair of the President’s Council on Service...

UK Churches Support New Initiative to Build Unity & Community Spirit

‘Big Brew’, a yearlong initiative operated by The Message Trust to build unity and community spirit in Greater Manchester, has been supported...