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LWF Joins the Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Africa

The Lutheran World Federation has joined the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa. The LWF has participated in several projects all over the African continent that are struggling with HIV/AIDS as one of the most urgent...

Christian Persecution in India Continues as Missionary Murdered

A Christian missionary in Andhra Pradesh, a southern state of India, has reportedly been "tortured and killed" by Hindu extremists on 25th May 2005. Christian Aid Mission...

Lebanon Election to Take Place on Sunday Despite Unjust Laws

The upcoming election in Lebanon is said to be the first free election since the withdrawal of Syrian troops from the country. US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has commented that the election is a "good step forward...

Church Leaders to Meet Europe's Political Powers to Call for Debt Relief in Africa

Five senior Catholic Church leaders commence the journey to Europe in order to push for debt cancellation for some of the world's poorest nations. During the European visit they will meet with leaders of Germany, England and France...

International Christian Organisations Unite to Promote Bible Reading in Australia

Seven international organisations promoting the Scripture are commencing a new initiative to co-work in a new project launched in Australia to improve and develop the habit of reading the Bible. As the latest survey...

Government Announces Anti-Conversion Law not in Force in Tamil Nadu, India

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalithaa declared on 21st May 2005 that the anti-conversion law is no longer in force in Tamil Nadu, one of the States of India. The anti-conversion law was brought into force in 2002...

Religious Groups Urged to Help Stop Xenophobia in Africa

Western Cape Premier Ebrahim Rasool has challenged all religious and faith groups to play important roles in Africa's changing attitude towards each other. During his attendance at the Africa Day Mass...

Christian Group Reveals Persecution of Converted Christians in Bangladesh

President of Christian Freedom International (CFI), Jim Jacobson has found increasing evidence of persecutions against Christians that convert...

Book of Hope Reaches Historic Milestone in Proclaiming the Gospel

The Book of Hope's Director, Bob Hoskins has announced that the Book of Hope will soon reach the 300 millionth child in the world. The event is expected to take place on 30th May 2005 in Sao Paolo, Brazil...

Religious Groups Fighting HIV/AIDS Pandemic in Africa Call for G7 Funds

The Universal Evangelistic Ministries (UEM) has launched its educational campaign to slow down the spread of HIV/AIDS pandemic in Liberia in west Africa. The situation has become a great concern of many international initiatives...

Christian Pastor Attacked in Turkey as Country Seeks Religious Tolerance

Turkey has made many improvements to increase religious tolerance and freedom over the past year, however it has been reported that Protestant pastor Wolfgang Hade serving in Izmit has recently received threats...

Christian Youth Urged to Vote as Lebanese Election Approaches

Christian groups in Lebanon are encouraging young people to take part in the upcoming parliamentary election despite the unjust electoral law. As previously reported, the upcoming election will run according to the electoral law from 2000...

Christian Groups Urged to Vote as Lebanon Election Approaches

Salvation Army ROOTS Festival Draws Huge Response to Human Trafficking

The Salvation Army’s annual youth Christian festival ROOTS 2005 held in early May has drawn overwhelming response to the issue of human trafficking. It is reported that Â£120,000 was raised at the ROOTS event. Its youth ministry ALOVE...

Jubilee Campaign & CSI call for Release of Eritrea Christians

Jubilee Campaign in cooperation with Christian Solidarity International (CSI) have announced that they will host a rally in front of the Eritrean embassy in Washington DC next Wednesday 25th May 2005...