Eunice K. Y. Or

UN Criticised for Indecisive Action against World’s Human Rights Abuses

The annual United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR) has closed amid widespread criticism from human rights watchdogs of its effectiveness in resolving some of the world’s...

Annual Baptist National Assembly to Gather More than 1,500 Leaders

Under the theme "Celebrating Diversity", more than 1,500 Baptist leaders will attend their annual National Assembly on Saturday 23rd April at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre (ICC)...

UK Party Leaders to Present Anti-Poverty Policies on World Poverty Day

World Poverty Day has been set for this coming Sunday 24 April. Following the massive 25,000-strong overnight vigil outside the British Parliament last weekend as an event for the Global Week of Action for Trade Justice...

Church Army’s Leadership in Creating Mission-Shaped Focus Reaffirmed

In an interview with the National Mission and Evangelism Adviser for the Archbishops’ Council, Revd Paul Bayes has reaffirmed Church Army's commitment in leading UK churches to reform with Mission-shaped focus...

UN Sudan Resolution Fails to Condemn Militia over Darfur Atrocities

Approaching the end of the six-week United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) in Geneva, the Commission has finally adopted a resolution on Thursday regarding the abuses in Sudan ...

UN Sudan Resolution Fails to Condemn Militia over Atrocities in Darfur

Approaching the end of the six-week United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) in Geneva, the Commission has finally adopted a resolution on Thursday regarding the abuses in Sudan...

16 Pastors, 900 Christians in Jail in Eritrea, says Persecution Watchdog

Compass Direct, a news agency for worldwide Christian persecution, has released approximate figures of the total number of Christians in jail in Eritrea. It was reported that 16 full-time pastors and nearly 900 Eritrean Christians are known to be jailed...

Over 500,000 to Attend Pope Benedict XVI's Inauguration on Sunday

The new Pope Benedict XVI will be officially installed during the inauguration mass this Sunday at St Peter's Square, Rome. More than 500,000 people along with state leaders across the world are expected to join...

World Vision Builds Shelters on Tsunami-ravaged Coastline of Sri Lanka

Reconstruction and recovery works have been continuing in South Asian countries along the coastlines that were devastated by the Boxing Day tsunami four months ago. In Sri Lanka, even...

International Museum of Reformation Reveals the History of Protestantism

A very special museum opened in Geneva on Friday 15th April which provides a place for all people in the world to review the history of Protestantism...

Pope Benedict XVI Pledges Reform in Parallel with Preservation of Tradition

After the new Pope was elected on Tuesday evening, both religious and secular leaders across the world are waiting to see what the future will turn out like for the Roman...

NGOs’ Aid Operations Struck by Continuous Violence in Darfur

On Monday, international humanitarian agencies have expressed their concerns over the ongoing troubles in the western Sudanese region of Darfur, which has hindered humanitarian operations during the last two weeks...

Pope Benedict Expected to Follow Strict Stance as Late John Paul II

The 78-year-old German cardinal Joseph Ratzinger has been elected as the leader of the 1.1 billion-strong Roman Catholic Church. He was being widely considered as a popular candidate in the run up to the election period...

New Pope Faces Challenge of Evangelical Protestant Growth

The new Pope has already been elected at the end of the first full day of the conclave. As the white smoke poured out from the chimney stack of the Sistine Chapel, the next pope was decided upon by the 115 cardinals given the holy task...

Billy Graham Evangelical Association to Dedicate New HQ in North Carolina

The Billy Graham Evangelical Association (BGEA) will celebrate the opening of its new international headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA with a special dedication ceremony this Saturday 23rd April...

UK Evangelists Welcome the First Ever World Internet Evangelism Day

The first ever annual international Internet Evangelism Day will commence in few days on 24th April. With an aim to communicate the outreach potential of the web among the worldwide churches...