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Bishop Shot Dead in Kenya by Three Gunmen – Motive Unknown
A Bishop has been shot dead in northern Kenya as he was walking to a pastoral centre in the town of Isiolo, where he worked. The bishop from the Roman Catholic Church was named as Bishop Luigi Locati...
Former Salvation Army General to Join "Words of Life" Mission
The Salvation Army’s best-selling book of daily Bible readings and comments - Words of Life - will have a new writer this coming September, the Salvation Army’s General John Larsson has announced...
Three Women on Trial for 'Christianisation' in Indonesia
Three women in Indonesia, recently arrested, are currently standing a trial on charges of 'Christianisation'. If convicted they face jail sentences of up to five years. Their story began in 2003...
Church of England Panel of Reference Meets in Anglican Communion Office
The Church of England Panel of Reference has met in the Anglican Communion Office, London, and Lambeth Palace 12–14 July to discuss the work to be done by the Panel...
VOM Urges Appeal for Chinese Pastor’s Sentence over Bible
Voice of the Martyrs' (VOM) has called for concern from the international community for Chinese house church Pastor Cai Zhuohua who has been charged with "illegal business operations"...
Church Group Accused of Spying for Britain by Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean authorities have accused a South African church delegation of spying for British intelligence agencies after a visit to the country on Monday. The delegation, led by Anglican Archbishop...
Open Doors' Brother Andrew Reflects on 50th Anniversary
Friday, 15th July marks the 50th Anniversary of Open Doors, the oldest international ministry to support persecuted Christians. From a press release, the founder Brother Andrew reflects on past, present and future...
African Church Leaders To Meet Today on Capitol Hill
A delegation of top church leaders from nine different African countries are currently meeting with policy leaders on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, to discuss the results of the G8 summit and the next step forward...
USCIRF Worries about Inter-Religious Climate in Sri Lanka
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has expressed concerns about increasing religious tensions in Sri Lanka. As stated in a press release, the government response to the ongoing violence is inadequate...
Swiss Protestors Call for Shops to Remain Shut on Sundays
Protestors in Switzerland are calling for churches and their congregations across the country to join in their campaign against the proposed Labour Law in Switzerland that will see shops opened on a Sunday for the first time...
Southern Africa Synod Releases its Report for Anglican Church
The Anglican Church in Southern Africa has issued its report on its Anglican Provincial Synod held recently in Kwazulu Natal, outlining steps for a higher level of engagement with issues as varied as HIV/AIDS and children...
Laura Bush on Tour for HIV/AIDS Prevention Programme in Africa
The First Lady Laura Bush is now on a week-long tour in Africa, visiting HIV/AIDS prevention projects sponsored by the US government in various nations across the continent. She strongly called for attention...
Catholic Cardinal Warns Against Anti-Christian Legal Action in Canada
A Catholic Cardinal has warned Canada’s Senate against impending anti-Christian prosecution after the gay marriage bill was recently approved in the House of Commons. Cardinal Marc Ouellet, Archbishop of Quebec...
Prescott Celebrates Brother’s Commission as Church Army Evangelist
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has praised Church Army which commissioned his younger brother, Adrian, earlier in the week. In a service this week at Church Army’s Wilson Carlile College of Evangelism...
Salvation Army Continues to Offer Spiritual Aid in London Bomb Aftermath
14th July marked the seventh day after the devastating suicide bomb attacks on London underground. While the city has been trying to recover from the tragedy, the Salvation Army has...
Bishop Calls on Church to Engage with Muslims to Avoid Radicalism
A Bradford bishop has called on the Church of England to work together with Muslims in a bid to prevent the growth of radicalism among youngsters. The call comes after news that the suicide bombers were British citizens...