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Catholic Church of Mexico Speaks Up in 2006 Presidential Race

The Catholic Church in Mexico has called on candidates for the 2006 Presidential elections to take a stand on issues like the family and abortion. In a public letter on Monday, the council...

100,000 Gather in South Korea to Pray for World Peace

The world's largest church held a prayer rally in South Korea last week, drawing around 100,000 participants to pray for the country's social stability and spiritual awakening. Believers from Full Gospel churches...

Tributes Given as Leading British Ecumenical Figure Philip Morgan Dies

A leading British ecumenical figure, the Revd Dr Philip Morgan, 75, died on Monday 17 October. His death followed a heart attack after a recent stroke. Morgan had been the General Secretary of the British Council of Churches...

Church of Scotland Rejects Claim to Ethical Solution to Stem Cell Research

The director of the Church of Scotland's Society, Religion and Technology Project, Dr Donald Bruce, has refuted the claims of two U.S. research groups who claim to have found an ethical solution to the stem cell debate...

International Conference to Explore Christian Contributions to Build Peaceful Society

An international conference will take place in Boston, USA from 27-29 October 2005, which will focus on the root causes and the core character of violence. In addition the conference will hope to address aspects...

Archbishop Akinola Responds to Eames' Comments in Open Letter

Archbishop Peter Akinola has written an open letter to Archbishop Robin Eames, primate of all Ireland, in response to the recent comments that Eames made during a question and answer period two weeks ago at Virginia Theological Seminary...

CARE Campaign Supporters Reject Assisted Dying Bill

At a special seminar held by Christian social concern charity CARE Tuesday, leading medical professionals and leading pro-life campaigner in the U.S., Joni Eareckson Tada, opposed the Assisted Dying Bill...

Bible School Forced to Move After Receiving New Threats in Bangladesh

Islamic militants have forced Christian students and teachers from Grace Presbyterian Bible College to move out of Khulna, Bangladesh, this past July, according to human rights organisation Christian Freedom International...

Light Speed Bible Released as Answer to Busy Lives

A new version of the Bible promises busy people to speed read the whole book just 24 hours. The new "Light Speed Study Bible" has a speed-reading approach with a contemporary version to help readers read...

Indian Government Invites Catholic Church to Help Level Gender Disparity

.The Catholic Church has been called on by the Indian Government to help tackle the problem of pre-natal selection which has led to a gender imbalance in favour of males throughout the country...

Interfaith Work Continues in Aftermath of Pakistan Earthquake

Christian and Muslim aid groups continue to work together in bringing much needed support and aid to survivors of the Pakistan earthquake. CAFOD has already given Â£100,000 to Islamic Relief to support its ongoing work in Pakistan...

Iraq Constitution Election Voting Draws Optimism Amid Concerns

The votes are in for Iraq's landmark constitution and many predict its approval, marking a major step in creating a democratic government. Saturday's overall turnout at the polls was at 63-64 percent, including a high number of Sunni participation...

Faithworks Announces 6-Point Plan to Combat Fear of Faith

Faithworks, the Christian social action movement founded by the Rev Steve Chalke MBE, has announced measures to tackle the 'fear of faith' prevalent in the Government, the public sector and among the non-faith community. At a press conference hosted by the Minister for Pensions, Stephen Timms MP...