Kevin Donovan

Species Dying Sooner than Expected Due to Global Warming

A review of hundreds of research studies contends that animal and plant species have begun dying off or changing sooner than predicted because of global warming.

Salvation Army Unites with Christmas Concert to Collect Toys for Children

The Salvation Army will join forces with US-based Go Fish, an emerging force in family entertainment, during their upcoming "Go Fish Christmas" Tour to collect toys for underprivileged children.

Gospel Music Sales Grow, Christian Artists Cross Over

Gospel music sales grew 11.6 per cent for the first six months of this year, compared to the same period in 2005, which experienced a 4 per cent decline during the same time frame.

Church Groups Protest Against Poverty Alongside Bono at G20

U2 frontman Bono and rock band Pearl Jam performed a surprise duet on Friday at an open air concert on the sidelines of the Melbourne G20 summit, calling for an end to world poverty. Church and aid groups joined in the protests as ministers and bankers began arriving.

Brian Littrell to Kick off on Christmas Tour with Rebecca St. James

Renowned gospel artists Rebecca St. James and Brian Littrell will kick off on "The Christmas Tour", a concert billed as 'a night of acoustic Christmas' during an eight city tour set to run from 7 to 17 December.

Archbishop of Canterbury Confirms Full Support for Women Ordinations

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has made clear that he remains a firm supporter of women's ordination to the priesthood, while dismissing 'wilfully misleading' newspaper reports

Talking Jesus Christmas Donation Rejected by Charity

A talking Jesus doll has been rejected by the Marine Reserves' Toys for Tots programme for being 'too religious'. An American company in Los Angeles offered to donate 4,000 of the 1-foot-tall dolls, which quote Bible verses, for distribution to needy children this Christmas.

Focus on the Family Joins Counselling Programme for Ted Haggard

Focus on the Family announced Tuesday that one of its senior officials, H.B. London, will join the team overseeing a counselling programme for Ted Haggard.

Switchfoot Releases New Video

Switchfoot has launched the online world premiere of its new music video "Oh! Gravity." yesterday through Yahoo Music. The clip from the multi-platinum band's sixth studio disc of the same name hit Switchfoot.com today.

Poor Countries Still Left Without Access to Affordable Drugs, Campaigners Say

Despite countless efforts from Christian and non-profit relief organisations, millions are still left without affordable drugs in developing countries.

Matt Redman to Release Beautiful News

British worship leader Matt Redman will release an all new studio album, Beautiful News via Sixstepsrecords on 26 December 2006. The worship-driven set is led by first single "You Never Let Go," already a top ten hit at adult contemporary Christian radio.

World Book Collaborates with World Vision to Educate Children Struck by Hurricane

In response to the need of schools on the Gulf Coast in America affected by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, World Book Inc. has recently donated more than 2,000 copies of its premier Early World of Learning kit to World Vision for distribution throughout the region.

TV Personality Offers Support for New Faith School

Television Presenter Diane Louise Jordan is encouraging parents and teachers to consider their children's spiritual and moral education as well as their physical wellbeing as she attends the opening of a new faith school by the Archbishop of Canterbury in Bromley....

Ted Haggard Begins Spiritual Rehabilitation Process

Following US evangelical leader Ted Haggard's recent confession of "sexual immorality", the disgraced pastor has agreed to a rehabilitation process that could last three to five years.

British Church Group Warns of Violent Revolution

A leading church group in Britain has warned of what it calls a "violent revolution" if the government continues its assault against religious freedom.

Schori: 'Episcopal Church will not Abandon Support for Diversity'

The incoming head of the U.S. church said on Friday that the Episcopal Church will not abandon its support for diversity, and those threatening a schism over gay issues are a small segment of the membership.