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US Christian Organisations to Reach Out to Newly Elected Democrats
Christian organisations in the US are keen to reach out to newly elected Democrats following their resounding victory in last Tuesday's mid-term elections.
The Nativity Story to Premiere at the Vatican
New Line Cinema's The Nativity Story will become the first feature film ever to premiere at the Vatican on 26 November. Scheduled for release in the US on 1 December, the film will open worldwide throughout the month of December.
UN Holds Landmark Meeting with Ugandan Rebel Leader
The United Nations Humanitarian Chief, Jan Egeland, has held a landmark meeting with Ugandan rebel leader, Joseph Kony, in an attempt to boost peace talks in Africa.
Britain Honours War Dead
Millions of people joined in a two-minute silence Saturday to remember Britain's war dead. Across the country people will pay their prayerful respects in church services on Sunday.
Tearfund Welcomes New UN Water Proposal
Christian relief and development agency Tearfund has welcomed a new government-backed proposal announced last week that will tackle the "hidden emergency" of the world's growing water and sanitation crisis.
Britain Honours War Dead
Millions of people joined in a two-minute silence Saturday to remember Britain's war dead. Across the country people will pay their prayerful respects in church services on Sunday.
Tearfund Welcomes New UN Water Proposal
A new United Nations report that proposes urgent action on the global water and sanitation crisis has been welcomed by Christian relief and development agency Tearfund.
New Episcopal Bishop Fails to Bridge Gap, says US Religious Institute
A leading religious institute in the US has warned that the liberal comments of the new Presiding Bishop of the US Episcopal Church have left many in the church feeling isolated.
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.
European Baptist Federation Forms Workgroup to Fight Human Trafficking
As part of its efforts to reinforce the fight against human trafficking the European Baptist Federation (EBF) has formed an anti-trafficking workgroup within its External Relations Division to assist persons who are victims of human trafficking.
MI5 Warns of 30 Serious Terror Threats in UK
Britain's MI5 has revealed that it knows of 30 terror plots currently threatening the UK, and the agency is currently keeping up to 1,600 individuals under surveillance...
Child Singing Prodigy Jumps into Christian Market
12-year-old vocal prodigy Bianca Ryan will release her album to the Christian market on November 14, INO Records announced. NBC's "America's Got Talent" winner Ryan won the first season's ratings-topping finale of "America's Got Talent" on 17 August.
Pope Tells Germany's Catholics to Talk with Muslims
The Pope has appealed to his fellow German Catholics to engage in dialogue with Muslims in the country, assuring them that they have all they need to speak of their faith convincingly.
Sentamu Attacks Undermining of Britain's Religious Heritage
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has attacked the systematic erosion of Christianity from public life. The second-most senior archbishop in the Church of England told lay readers that illiberal atheists were undermining Britain's religious heritage.
European Baptist Federation Forms Workgroup to Fight Human Trafficking
As part of its efforts to reinforce the fight against human trafficking the European Baptist Federation (EBF) has formed an anti-trafficking workgroup within its External Relations Division to assist persons who are victims of human trafficking.
Franklin Graham Draws Surprising Turnout in Japan
A large turnout at Franklin Graham's first evangelistic festival in Japan astonished local pastors who had invited the evangelist. Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, returned to the States Tuesday from the three-day weekend festival that drew 30,792 people