- 09/18/2007
Former Archbishop Set to Run Against Zimbabwe President
The former Zimbabwean archbishop of Bulawayo, Pius Ncube, who recently resigned amid allegations of adultery, is reportedly preparing to run for the presidency to overthrow current president Robert Mugabe.
- 09/06/2007
Pacific Churches Urged to Bring 'Coconut Theology' to Global Platform
An ecumenical church leader from the Pacific region urged representatives at the 9th Assembly of the Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) to be assertive “in bringing Pacific perspectives and experience into international forums.”
- 09/03/2007
Pope: Save the Planet Before It's Too Late
Pope Benedict XVI led the Catholic Church's first ”eco-friendly” youth rally over the weekend, telling half a million people that world leaders must make courageous decisions to save the planet "before it is too late."
- 08/14/2007
Families of Trapped Utah Miners Find Strength in God
The co-owner of the Utah mine that collapsed more than a week ago praised the families of the six men still trapped, saying that "their strength has come from their belief in their God."
- 08/12/2007
Pope: World Must Aid South Asia Flood Victims
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI, has urged the international community to provide immediate assistance to the millions of people displaced by South Asia's worst flooding in decades.
Tags Relief - 07/24/2007
Anglican Council Backs 'Clear Warning' to Jefferts Schori, Williams
A network of conservative U.S. Anglicans has praised a recent statement from Anglican leaders in the Global South that urged The Episcopal Church to repent and change to restore true communion to the worldwide Anglican churches.
Tags Denomination - 07/14/2007
No Justice for Murdered Ethiopian Christian, Says Group
More than three months after an Ethiopian evangelist was killed by Muslim militants in March, there are still no signs of movement on bringing those responsible to justice, reports International Christian Concern (ICC).
Tags Persecution - 07/06/2007
Clashes at Pakistan Mosque Spark Fears of Anti-Christian Backlash
Christian representatives in Pakistan are calling for urgent prayer to prevent a feared backlash against Christians following clashes between security forces and Islamist militants in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad.
- 05/15/2007
Group: Climate Change May Force Up to 1 Billion from Homes
A new report from U.K.-based Christian Aid predicts that up to 1 billion people between now and 2050 will be forced from their homes due to climate change in a “migration crisis” greater than that seen at the end of the Second World War.
- 05/07/2007
Eritrean Evangelical Head, 3 Americans Among 80 Arrested in Church Raid
The Presbyterian Mehret Yesus Church in Asmara, Eritrea, was raided by government forces during a church service last week, according to sources close to human rights NGO Release Eritrea-UK.
Tags Persecution - 04/11/2007
British Woman Loses Fight for Frozen Embryos
A British woman has lost her appeal to the European Court of Human Rights to have children using frozen embryos fertilized by her former partner, who no longer wants her to have his baby.
- 01/18/2007
Jerusalem Church Leaders Call Palestinians to Return to 'Real Priorities'
In a message to the Palestinian people, Jerusalem church leaders have expressed their alarm at worsening relations between two main political parties, and are calling for an end to violence and an urgent return to the "real priorities" of Palestinians.
Tags Ecumenical - 01/17/2007
Christian Aid Tells of Alleged Atrocities in Ethiopia-Somalia Conflict
Christian Aid has received unconfirmed reports of shocking atrocities being committed by Ethiopian soldiers occupying Somalia this week.
- 01/10/2007
Plans for Western 'Mega-Mosque' Rouse Concerns
London is set to become home to the largest mosque outside the Middle East, as controversial plans continue to move forward for a huge development in East London.
- 12/04/2006
Persecution Watchdogs Concerned as Pastor Goes on Trial in Cuba
A Protestant Cuban pastor imprisoned for four months earlier this year is scheduled to go on trial Monday in Havana, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reported.
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