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Kingdom of Heaven Opens in US at Top of Box Office
The Kingdom of Heaven - a film about the European Crusader's last attempt to retake the Holy Land from Muslim-control - opened last weekend and topped the US box offices and others worldwide...
Canada Anglican Church Delay Gay Marriage Decision Till 2007
A governing body in the Anglican Church of Canada pushed-off a decision on same-sex union blessings until 2007 and suggested the issue was "a matter of doctrine" that should be considered by the entire church...
International Mission Board Request Pray for India
As every year on Pentecost Sunday, the Southern Baptist-International Mission Board (IMB), will devote a day of prayer for souls that have not heard about the good news of the Gospel and salvation through Jesus Christ in India...
WCC World Mission & Evangelism Conference Commences in Athens
The long-awaited Conference on World Mission and Evangelism sponsored by the World Council of Churches (WCC) commences on Tuesday in Athens, Greece. It is expected to draw more than...
European Churches Gather to Discuss Creation of a Sustainable Environment
Last weekend delegates from the Protestant and Roman Catholic churches in Europe gathered in Basel, Switzerland for the 5th Assembly of the European Christian Environmental Network (ECEN). The challenge of creating a sustainable environment in Europe...
World Vision Assisting in Flood-Devastated Romania
As heavy flooding, worst in 35 years, hit north-west region of Romania and more than 3 500 people have been displaced in seven counties, mostly at the border with Serbia and Montenegro, World Vision organization is concentrating an emergency relief effort...
Channel Governors Criticise BBC1 for Reducing Religious Programming
The BBC has been criticised by its own board of governors for cutting the amount of religious programming on BBC1 and for failing to find new ways to entertain viewers. A day-long debate on the topic will be held on Friday...
Governments show Reluctance to Dismiss Greek Orthodox Patriarch
The scandal-ridden Greek Orthodox Patriarch in Jerusalem - Irineos I was dismissed last Friday due to his suspected involvement in the sale of church land to Jewish investors. The process of removing the patriarch was officially...
Christian Resources Exhibition Draws Hundreds of UK Christian Organisations
The Christian Resources Exhibition will commence on Tuesday and continue from 10th May to 13th May 2005. The exhibition will provide the opportunity to gain essential knowledge and information regarding 350 Christian organisations...
Pope Benedict XVI Vows to Stand Firm Against Abortion & Euthanasia
On Sunday 8 May, Pope Benedict XVI declared his hard-line stand against abortion and Euthanasia on the last official ceremony to mark his papacy. The Pope emphasised that he would defend the Roman Catholic teachings...
Mystery Worshipper Results on London Churches to be Released at CRE
Results from the first ever Mystery Worshipper Sunday in Greater London will be published online on Tuesday 10 May after a special presentation is given at the Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE) at Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey...
Caribbean Gospel Festival Broadcast Live to UK
Premier Christian Radio is supporting a huge Caribbean Gospel celebration that will take place over the next nine days. GospelFest – which will take place in Barbados promises to be a lively event from which praise and worship can flourish...
Canadian Council Synod Decide to attend Anglican Consultative Council
The Council of General Synod (CoGS) meeting held in Mississauga, Ontario between 6-8 May has concluded, and it was decided that the members of Anglican Church of Canada should attend the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) meeting next month...
Methodists to Respond to Same-Sex Blessings to Keep Unity with Anglicans
In the midst of the crisis over homosexuality in the Anglican Communion, the Methodist Church of Great Britain, as a close ecumenical partner of the Church of England, will face up to the challenge in...
Prayers for Pentecost
The Day of Pentecost is recognised by most Christians as one of the Great festivals of the Lord and Holy Spirit. The name 'Pentecost' comes from the Greek word 'Pentekoste', meaning 'fiftieth'...
UBS Represented by Italy Bible Society to the Vatican
The General Secretary of the Bible Society in Italy (BSI) represented both the national Bible Society and the global UBS fellowship at the funeral of Pope John Paul II and at the inaugural mass of Pope Benedict XVI...