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Church Reach Out Initiative Seen as New Clergy Recommendations Increase
2004 saw a total of 564 men and women be recommended to be trained as future clergy members in the Church of England – a six year high. The news brings a light to the Church which is currently trying to overcome much-publicised financial difficulties...
Anglican Church Elects New Archbishop of Burundi
A new Archbishop of Burundi has been elected on 2nd June 2005. The Rt Rev Bernard Ntahoturi, who is the Bishop of Matana diocese will become just the third person elected for this position, and will be enthroned...
Evangelicals Urge Government to Rethink Religious Hatred Bill
Yesterday critics against the proposed new religious hatred bill in the UK have hit many newspaper headlines. In the midst of the widespread debate, the Evangelical Alliance UK (EAUK) has expressed a deep concern over the legislation...
Italian Aid Worker Released in Kabul - Authorities deny Religious Connection
The Italian aid worker of Care International, Ms Clementina Cantoni was released from hostage after 24 days, Interior Ministry in Afghanistan announced yesterday. It was feared that religious extremists were behind the kidnapping...
Africa Church Head Expresses Concern over Zimbabwe ‘Clean-Up’ Campaign
The General Secretary of the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) has expressed concerns over the current events taking place in Zimbabwe. In a statement released yesterday by the AACC...
Report Calls for Church of England to Fund Revival in Mission
A report has been released that may see the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rev Rowan Williams, and the Archbishop of York receive up to £500,000 to fund new mission ventures in the Church of England...
Britain & G7 Ministers Ready to Strike Historical Poverty Deal
Finance ministers from the seven richest countries in the world have accepted a debt relief deal, a move that looks certain to be Britain’s first victory in its battle to eradicate poverty as the G8 chair...
Right to Information Bill Receives Green Light in India
New Delhi – India’s reputation and recognition as a leading world democracy received a major shot in the arm when the Lok Sabha (the Lower House of the Indian Parliament) passed the Right to Information Bill, in keeping with a promise...
JESUS Film Project Crew Attacked by Hindu Extremists
Lucknow – Persecution against Christians in the heartland of Hindus, Uttar Pradesh, appear to be on the rise, with the latest victims being the members of the Jesus Film crew that was attacked by a group of Hindu extremists...
WCC Inter-Religious Dialogue Day 3 Resolves Christian-Muslim Tensions
Entering the third day of the ‘Critical Moment in Inter-religious Dialogue’ conference sponsored by the WCC in Geneva, leaders from the 10 world religions today focused on a more sensitive topic...
6,000 Drawn to Salvation Army Family Conference Led by General Larsson
Salvation Army International previously declared 2005 the Year for Children and Youth, and in accordance with this a Family Conference was recently hosted by the USA Southern Territorial. The Salvation Army General John Larsson...
St Paul’s Cathedral to Undergo £11 Million Interior Makeover
St Paul’s Cathedral has unveiled a new plan for huge refurbishment works. The historical London landmark will undergo a £10.8 million programme of interior work, with cleaning and repair being the main priorities...
13-Member Panel of Reference Deal with Anglican Homosexuality Controversy
On 8th June, the 13-member Panel of Reference to deal with the controversy over homosexuality in the Anglican Communion worldwide was appointed and confirmed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams...
Blair Continues Africa Poverty Mission with More Meetings with World’s Power Figures
After talks in Washington with US President George Bush, British Prime Minister Tony Blair will meet with business leaders tonight to discuss his plan to overcome poverty in Africa and embark on changing the climate...
Cash Crisis in Church of England Calls for Structure Change for Mission Funding
A latest report to the General Synod of the Church of England in July reveals that a serious cash crisis has threatened the Church’s mission work. Therefore, it is expected to prompt drastic measures and reconsideration...
UK Catholic Community Urged to Join Make Poverty History Rally in Edinburgh
The Make Poverty History rally is scheduled to take place in Edinburgh on 2nd July 2005. Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor has joined the campaign and urged Catholics in England & Wales to join him at the rally...