Andrew Clark
Book ridicules Bush’s Theological Stance in US Administration
A retired theology professor, Joseph Martos has poured scorn on American President George Bush by declaring that he isn’t doing a very good job of following the precepts in the Bible...
WCC calls for International Day of Prayer for Peace on 21st September
An International Day of Prayer for Peace will be held on 21st September, and Churches representing over 550 million Christians worldwide have been invited to take part...
Chinese Government continues clamp-down on Christianity
It has been reported that a serious religious liberty situation has been developing in China. Many had hoped that the Communist Party’s religious policies, particularly those towards Christians, would ease up as the Beijing Olympics in 2008 approached. However...
WARC advises Presbyterians to Practice Good Stewardship
The newly appointed World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) president, Clifton Kirkpatrick has advised members of the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) to take up the challenge of narrowing the gap seen between the rich and the poor...
Williams declares that all people can go to Heaven
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams yesterday expressed his anger at Church groups that are continuously battling against each other over homosexuality in the Church. The Archbishop said firmly that Christians did not have a monopoly on the afterlife...
WCC call on UN for International Peace-Keeping Force for Sudan
World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee members, who have been meeting in Seoul, Korea have condemned the continued humanitarian disaster in Sudan...
Scientists, Theologians and WCC to meet to discuss “Terror, Fear and Anxiety in Europe
Around 200 Catholic scientists and theologians from 31 different countries will gather to examine ecumenical perspectives with senior World Council of Churches (WCC) staff leaders on Tuesday 31st August...
Photo Update on the WCC Executive Meeting in Seoul
The world’s largest ecumenical body, the World Council of Churches (WCC), has been holding an executive committee meeting in South Korea since August 24th, and it will conclude today (27th August)...
Pope offers Treasured Icon to Orthodox Church in efforts for Reconciliation
The Pope John Paul II, in an attempt to improve ties with the Russian Orthodox Church, sent an treasured icon back to Moscow on Wednesday. The offering which may pave the way for a papal trip, has come after the icon has spent nearly a century in the West...
North Korea wants Illuminated Church Crosses in South taken down
It has been reported that North Korea have requested that all tall illuminated church crosses that light up the sky in South Korea and visible across the border to be taken down...
Korean President commends WCC’s Ecumenical works for Reunification
The President of South Korea, Roh Moo-Hyun has shown his appreciation to the World Council of Churches (WCC), and the entire Ecumenical movement for its “fundamental assistance” in support of human rights and democracy in his country...
Former Archbishop of Canterbury set to Reignite Homosexuality Debate
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey is set to renew the storm over homosexuality in the Church next month when he plans to bless hundreds of American traditionalists who have decided to boycott their own pro-gay bishop...
Mugabe Attacks his Church Critics
In an astonishing rant the President of Zimbabwe, President Mugabe poured scorn on church leaders, the UK and America all at once. Mugabe criticised church leaders for turning towards his opponents instead of seeking dialogue with his government...
WCC Delegation call on Asia to take up Global Ecumenical Movement
Rev Samuel Kobia, the general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has given recognition to the dynamic growth of Christianity in Korea and across Asia. He also warned them against a “superficial Christianity”...
Asian Church Leaders gather to Crush Violence against Children
Church leaders will gather for two meetings to discuss their concerns about the growing plight of children across many parts of Asia. The meetings will take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 28-31 August and in Kuala Lumpur...
Bradford Cathedral Saved by Compromising Creditors
Bradford Cathedral has been overwhelmed by a huge financial crisis for such a long time now, but the long-running problems seem to be coming to an end after a deal was struck with its creditors earlier this week...