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Iraq Constitution Drafters Miss Deadline Despite 'Heroic Efforts'
The committee drafting Iraq’s new constitution missed its deadline yesterday, but was applauded for its “heroic efforts” towards building the foundation for a free and democratic Iraq for all Iraqis...
Internationally Respected Monk Murdered in Church After Life Devoted to Unity
An internationally renowned Swiss-born apostle of Church Unity, Brother Roger, 90, has been murdered in front of his own congregation of 2,500 young people in Taizé, Burgundy. A 36-year-old Romanian woman...
Archbishop Tutu Sent to Bring Calm to Disputing Church Congregation
The South African Council of Churches (SACC) has recently appointed a group of eminent leaders, including the Archbishop Desmond Tutu to solve disputes tearing apart a Church congregation in...
Convoy of Hope Plants Renewed Life in Niger
The Convoy of Hope is rushing 80,000 pounds of food to a starved Niger this week, joining dozens of Christian relief agencies already working to prevent what may become one of the worst humanitarian crises to face the region in years...
Bringing the Bible to IPod
IPods, the near ubiquitous pastel colored music players that have sold over 15 million units since its introduction in October 2001, can now be used to deliver the Word in both visual and audio formats. Laridian, a leading publisher of Bible-related software for mobile devices, announced last week that it was releasing the iPocketBible New Living Translation Edition for use with the iPod MP3 players. The iPocketBible is unique from previously published iPod bible software because it simultan
Protestors Greet Hanks as Da Vinci Code Filming Begins
Hollywood star and the central character in the film version of Dan Brown's best-selling The Da Vinci Code, Tom Hanks was met with a crowd of demonstrators as he arrived for the first day of filming at Lincoln Cathedral...
World Water Week Coming to Stockholm Ahead of MDG Gathering
This year’s World Water Week, which runs from 21 to 27 August, starts this week in the beautiful waterfront city of Stockholm, capital of Sweden. The event comes just weeks ahead of the United Nations’ five-year review of progress towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)...
Halfway House for Prison Inmates in Jamaica Met With Public Outcry
Plans by the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands to open a halfway house for prisoners on their return to society have been met with fierce opposition by the local community near to where the centre will be placed...
Africa Anglican Church Set to Expand in Kenya
The Anglican Church is in the midst of a major overhaul, with plans to expand its clergy and mission field, as well as streamline the Church infrastructure. The Church is the second largest denomination in...
Churches in West Java Being Shut Down by Radicals
The Christian Human rights group, Jubilee Campaign have recently reported that Churches in West Java, Indonesia are being shut down by a radical Islamic Group. Members of the Indonesian Council...
European Christians Accused of being Caught in State of Self-Pity
In the first interview of his pontificate, Pope Benedict has warned that Europe's Christians are caught in a state of self-pity. The Pope hopes that World Youth Day will inject new life into the faith...
Khartoum Curfew Ends as Violence in the Sudan Capital Subsides
Sudanese authorities have lifted a curfew imposed two weeks ago to stop the capital's worst violence in decades, which killed at least 111 people. News of the sudden death of former southern rebel leader...
Archbishop Given New University Position
The Archbishop of Canterbury has accepted an honorary position in the newly-created Canterbury Christ Church University. The inauguration of Archbishop Rowan Williams to the position will be held at...
Methodist Church: UK Must Reach Broad Consensus in New Terrorism Laws
The Methodist Church has called on the British government to reach out towards a broad consensus as it seeks to implement new anti-terrorism proposals following the London bomb attacks last month...
Pro-Lifers Worry as British Scientists Create Nerve Stem Cells
British scientists have created the world’s first nerve stem cells in Edinburgh, Scotland, in a development which has been met with mixed reactions. It is the first time ever that scientists have been able to...