Andrew Clark
Majority of Europeans Believe in God despite Declining Church Membership
According to a recent survey conducted on behalf of Reader's Digest Germany, it has been stated that seven out of ten Europeans believe in God. However, it has been revealed that churches are losing their influence...
New China Raids come Days after 'New' Religious Freedom Regulations
It has been reported that at least ten foreign evangelical church leaders have been detained and then deported by Chinese authorities. In addition, approximately 140 Chinese house church leaders...
Passion of the Christ Re-Cut for Easter Re-Release
The hugely successful Biblical epic, The Passion of the Christ is to be re-released again this Easter. Mel Gibson's new version, however, will be edited to take out many of the more-violent scenes...
Former Archbishop of York to be Installed in New Post
On Wednesday evening, the former Archbishop of York Dr David Hope will be formally installed as a parish priest at a service in Ilkey, West Yorkshire. A large curious congregation is expected to attend the service...
China’s New Controversial Religious Law Comes into Effect
From 1st March, the new regulations on religions will be implemented in China. While the government claims that the law will protect freedom of faith, critics are appearing among Chinese Christians in both Mainland China and Hong Kong...
Churches Attack 'Inhumane' Political Asylum Policies
Church leaders have launched a scathing attack on the government's asylum policy, as well as the leading opposition party's policy, and have condemned them as being 'inhumane' and 'grotesque'...
Churches Launch "Just Wealth" Document in Parliament
On Monday 28 February, a document entitled "Prosperity with a Purpose - Christians and the Ethics of Affluence" published by the national official ecumenical body Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) was launched...
International Caribbean Congress Unites and Guides Evangelicals
A four day Congress of Evangelicals in the Caribbean 2005 (CONCECAR) has brought about the announcement that the Evangelical Association of the Caribbean have re-elected Rev Ken Ragoonath, from Trinidad to remain as its president...
Permanent Anglican Split over Homosexuality may be Inevitable
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, who is the head of the worldwide Anglican Communion has given a worrying warning that the recent split of the Communion over the ordination of gay bishops in North America may be a permanent move...
Top Vatican Officials Tell Pope to Delegate Tasks
Senior Roman Catholic Church officials have urged the Pope, John Paul II to cut back on his workload, amid further indications that he is too old and frail to make a full recovery to handle his full agenda...
World Evangelical Alliance Appoints Interim Coordinator
Since the resignation of the World Evangelical Alliance general secretary Gary Edmonds three weeks ago, the organisation has been overseen by an interim international coordinator until the new secretary is named...
World awaits Anglican Primates' Statement on Homosexuality in Ireland
As the Northern Ireland meeting of the worldwide Anglican Communion Primates continues this week, the world eagerly awaits a statement from the Anglican leaders tomorrow (Friday 25 February), regarding the results of talks over homosexuality...
Pope returns to Rome Hospital
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope John paul II has suffered a relapse of his flu condition and has been re-admitted to a Rome hospital with breathing difficulties...
Churches Welcome WCC Consensus Decision Making Model
The meeting of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) ended yesterday. The Council is now ready to stride towards the ninth assembly with renewed constitutional rules and institutional structure...
Anglican Primates Hold Worship Service as Ireland Gathering Begins
All 38 Primates from the worldwide Anglican Communion were scheduled to attend a worship session this evening at St Patrick’s Church, Armagh. Those attending include Dr Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and also Archbishop Robin Eames...
WCC Central Committee Ends with Confidence towards Ninth Assembly
Tuesday 22 February is the last day of the meeting the central committee of World Council of Churches (WCC). After seven days of activities, the Council has been strengthened with confidence in preparations for the upcoming ninth Assembly in Brazil...