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WCC Sends Memorandum to Respond to UN Referendum on Reform
The head of the World Council of Churches has sent a memorandum to the secretary general of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, in response to the recently released report on reforming the UN.
Cardinals Reveal Details from Conclave Process
Several of the Cardinals who elected the new Pope Benedict XVI revealed their thoughts regarding the new Pope and shared what happened in the Sistine Chapel immediately after the pontiff was elected...
UN Sudan Resolution Fails to Condemn Militia over Darfur Atrocities
Approaching the end of the six-week United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) in Geneva, the Commission has finally adopted a resolution on Thursday regarding the abuses in Sudan ...
Several Episcopal Churches to Honour Earth Day 2005
On 22nd April, several Episcopal churches and congregations will honour Earth Day 2005 as people around the world come together to celebrate its 35th anniversary in actions, studies and celebrations that focus on environmental themes...
UN Sudan Resolution Fails to Condemn Militia over Atrocities in Darfur
Approaching the end of the six-week United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) in Geneva, the Commission has finally adopted a resolution on Thursday regarding the abuses in Sudan...
16 Pastors, 900 Christians in Jail in Eritrea, says Persecution Watchdog
Compass Direct, a news agency for worldwide Christian persecution, has released approximate figures of the total number of Christians in jail in Eritrea. It was reported that 16 full-time pastors and nearly 900 Eritrean Christians are known to be jailed...
Over 500,000 to Attend Pope Benedict XVI's Inauguration on Sunday
The new Pope Benedict XVI will be officially installed during the inauguration mass this Sunday at St Peter's Square, Rome. More than 500,000 people along with state leaders across the world are expected to join...
Second Anti-Conversion Law in Sri Lankan Parliament
The Parliament of Sri Lanka may soon vote on legislation for the Protection of Religious Freedom - an anti-conversion law proposed by Ratnasiri Wickremanayake, the Minister of Buddhist Affairs. Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU), the radical Buddhist...
Scripture Portions to be Sent to Sudanese Believers
Even though the concentration and focus of International press and media are currently on putting a stop to Sudan’s bloodshed in the West and Darfur region, persecution of Christians in the South have continued...
Protestants: Oppression of Churches Continue in Belarus
Protestants in the former Soviet country of Belarus say the government is oppressing churches that are not of the Orthodox denomination and that it’s using a new ‘restrictive religion’ law to do it...
Christian Aid Urge Pope to Review Catholic Position on AIDS, Contraception
One of the gravest matters Pope Benedict XVI will be confronted with during his tenure is the tragic pandemic of HIV/AIDS. UK-based Christian Aid...
Lotz Addresses Future of Baptist World Alliance Higher Education
The General Secretary of Baptist World Alliance (BWA), Denton Lotz delivered a keynote address this week for those gathered in the "Future of Baptist Higher Education" conference. Lotz delivered an address...
South African Archbishop Speaks Out at WTO’s Public Symposium
South African Archbishop Njongonkulu Ndungane has joined the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Public Symposium in Geneva, Switzerland. At the gathering he urged the WTO to "start playing fair"...
World Vision Builds Shelters on Tsunami-ravaged Coastline of Sri Lanka
Reconstruction and recovery works have been continuing in South Asian countries along the coastlines that were devastated by the Boxing Day tsunami four months ago. In Sri Lanka, even...
Anglican Panel of Reference will Hold Moral Authority
A spokesperson for the Anglican Consultative Council has reported to on 19th April that the Archbishop of Canterbury’s forthcoming "panel of reference" will not have the power to oblige bishops to grant delegated Episcopal pastoral oversight...
New Pope and Evangelicals Share Concerns about Growing Secularism
Despite the basic theological differences, Evangelicals and the new Pope, Benedict XVI do share similar concerns regarding growing secularism. Conservative Protestants and former cardinal Joseph Ratzinger are united...
