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  • Major Ecumenical Groups Plead for Zimbabwe Democracy

    By Michelle A. Vu

    Six well-known ecumenical organizations banded together to call for the protection of the right to life, dignity and democracy of the people of Zimbabwe on Friday.

    Nov 15, 2008 | Comments 0
  • Churches Push Forward with Ecumenical Vision

    By Dibin Samuel

    Representatives from across the denominational spectrum gathered in Delhi to hash out a plan for the Global Christian Forum over the next three years. Delegates reflected on the needs of the global church and its vision for reaching out to people in the 21st century.

    Nov 12, 2008 | Comments 7
  • Vatican Official Warns Against Overload of Christian-Muslim Dialogues

    By Eric Young

    With so many new interfaith dialogues between different sets of Christian and Muslim leaders, there is a possibility for overlap and confusion, according to the Vatican's top official for interfaith efforts.

    Nov 10, 2008 | Comments 2
  • Islamic Scholars Arrive in Rome for Landmark Muslim-Catholic Talks

    By Eric Young

    The Muslim scholars, who will meet Pope Benedict XVI and Vatican officials for a series of talks starting Tuesday, hope the Nov. 4-6 meeting will help defuse ongoing tensions between Islam and Christianity.

    Nov 03, 2008 | Comments 44
  • Bush to Attend UN Dialogue on Religions

    By Associated Press Writer

    President Bush will join several other world leaders at a General Assembly meeting to promote a global dialogue about religions, cultures and common values, U.N. and U.S. officials said Friday.

    Nov 01, 2008 | Comments 3
  • Lausanne Congress to Tackle Emerging Threats to Mission

    By Michelle A. Vu

    The highly-anticipated, upcoming third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization will be addressing emerging threats and concerns to Christian missions, informed the head of the Lausanne Congress on Monday at a major evangelical conference.

    Oct 28, 2008 | Comments 1
  • Pope, Orthodox Patriarch Pray Together; Try to Bridge Differences

    By The Associated Press

    The spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians prayed with Pope Benedict XVI in the Sistine Chapel and urged Roman Catholics and Orthodox to work together to combat fundamentalism and to promote religious tolerance.

    Oct 24, 2008 | Comments 0
  • American Bible Society Gives One-of-a-Kind Bible to Pope

    By Ethan Cole

    A delegation from the American Bible Society presented Pope Benedict XVI with a one-of-a-kind Bible on Tuesday at the Vatican. The 3,200-page Biblica Polyglotta (Polyglot Bible) was created in honor of the XII Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Catholic Bishops.

    Oct 07, 2008 | Comments 3
  • Church Leaders Pave Way for World's Largest Reformed Body

    By Eric Young

    Plans for the historic merger of the two largest Reformed church bodies in the world will be consolidated this week during a high-level, five-day meeting that opened Monday. Members of the governing bodies of the WARC and the REC are meeting to work on finalizing a draft constitution.

    Oct 07, 2008 | Comments 3
  • WCC Extends Kobia's Term as General Secretary

    By Ethan Cole

    The executive committee of the World Council of Churches decided this week during their meeting in Germany to extend the term of their current general secretary, the Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia, until a new leader takes office.

    Sep 27, 2008 | Comments 0
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