Kevin Donovan

Oprah to Fund School in South Africa

Popular TV host and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey plans to open a new school she has funded in South Africa to give an education to girls from poor families.

Delirious? and Rebecca St. James Pair Up for Spring Tour

Gospel legends Rebecca St. James and Delirious? will pair up next spring for "The Worship Revolution Tour". Dates will be announced early next year

Amazing Grace Film Gets Historical Facts 'Mostly Right'

The author who chronicled the life of John Newton, writer of the legendary song "Amazing Grace", recently pre-screened and critiqued the upcoming movie Amazing Grace by by Bristol Bay Productions.

Tim Hughes' Next Worship Conference Set for New Year

The next worship training conference led by popular worship leader Tim Hughes is scheduled for 13 January, 2007. Hosted by Hughes and Al Gordon, three afternoon workshops have been announced to 'ENCOUNTER, EQUIP, and EMPOWER' worship trainees.

Blair Praises Bono Prior to Honorary Knighthood

As the British Embassy in Dublin has announced that U2 frontman Bono is being awarded an honorary knighthood by the Queen, Tony Blair praised the rock star.

Nigeria Explosion Kills Hundreds

The Nigerian Red Cross reported that at least 200 people were killed outside Lagos, Nigeria, in a massive explosion and fire that ignited as crowds carried away buckets of refined fuel from a tapped fuel pipeline.

Switchfoot Releases New Album

Switchfoot, a groundbreaking band renowned for its 'meaningful' songs, will further raise their bar with a new album Oh! Gravity, which releases today in the States.

Thousands Mourn Asian Tsunami, Two Years On

Thousands of survivors and mourners across Asia marked the two year anniversary of the devastating tsunami by visiting mass graves, lighting candles along beaches, observing a moment of silence and erecting warning towers in hopes of saving lives in the future.

Officials Should Have Power to Ban Veils, Church of England Bishop Says

Officials should have the power to ban veils that cover the face in public, a Church of England bishop said in comments published Sunday.

Bono to be Honoured by Queen for AIDS, Poverty Work

The British Embassy in Dublin has announced that U2 frontman Bono is being awarded an honorary knighthood by the Queen. The singer, whose real name is Paul Hewson, has been given the honour for "his services to the music industry and for his humanitarian work," it said.

Majority of Britains Believe Religion Builds Tension

More people in Britain think religion causes harm than believe it does good, according to a Guardian/ICM poll published Saturday. 82% of those questioned say they see religion as a cause of division and tension between people, while only 16% disagree.