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WCC Week of Prayer 2005 Focuses on Slovakia Churches

The traditional annual event of the World Council of Churches’ (WCC), the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2005 is set on 18th - 25th January with the focus set to be on Slovakia. Christian communities all over the world will be involved in prayers...

World Mission and Evangelism Consultation set for Rome

A preliminary consultation for the Conference on World Mission and Evangelism (CWME) organised by the World Council of Churches (WCC) will be held from 19th-25th January in Rome, Italy...

Epiphany - Christians Celebrate the Forgotten Feast

6th January is the 12th day since Christmas on 25th December. In the traditional Christian calendar, it is known as the day of Epiphany, which is treated by many as just as important as the observance of the birth of Christ...

Concert raises funds for Tsunami Survivors

An Asian Earthquake Appeal gig has been arranged over the past few days by music promoter Iain Martin. Martin decided on the charity concert after a number of the musicians...

Head Scarves Serve to Protect Iraqi's Women

As the months have passed since the war in Iraq, fewer women — Muslims and Christians alike — are daring to venture out without wearing a traditional Muslim head scarf, according to a recent reports...

Britian Observes EU's Call for Silence for Asian Tsunami Victims

Today in the UK, flags were flown at half mast on government buildings and at Buckingham Palace. A three-minute silence to mourn the victims of the Asian tsunami took place at 12:00 (GMT)...

Churches Support Moment of Silence across Europe for Asian Tsunami Victims

A moment of mourning for the victims of the Asian tsunami started on 5th January. Millions of people in all member states of the European Union observed a three-minute silence at 12:00 (GMT)...

UK Pushes to Freeze Debts of Tsunami Countries

A worrying concern over the world debts owed by the nations affected by the tsunami in south east Asia has been foreseen by the UK government ministers. The already-weak economies of many...

UN have Faith in Tackling Tsunami Relief Challenge

The United Nations have released a statement declaring that the world is rising to the great challenge of providing relief to the victims of the tsunami earthquake disaster...

Fifth Suspect Indicted In Israeli Artefact Deception

Last week, after days of investigation and inquiries by a Jerusalem Court, Rafael Braun – a former head of the antiquities laboratory at the distinguished Israel Museum - was accused of antiquity fraud...

Pope: Overcome Evil with Good on World Peace Day

Responding to the theme of World Peace Day this year "Do Not Be Overcome by Evil, but Overcome Evil with Good", Pope John Paul II urged believers of all faiths to promote peace through dialogue, justice and forgiveness. The Pope urged Christians, believers of diverse religions and all those who accept...