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Archbishop finds new recruit through Twitter
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has appointed a new Director of Communications after posting a message on social networking site Twitter.
Scottish pastor heads to European Court over âunfairâ dismissal
A Scottish pastor is heading to the European Court of Justice after claiming he was unfairly dismissed from a state-supported community radio station because of his Christian beliefs.
Famine-hit Indian state appeals for Churchâs help in aid assistance
The government of Jharkhand, India has asked the Catholic Church for help in the distribution of food as aid to those affected by the drought in the eastern Indian state.
Ghana Church calls on government to clarify educational partnership
The Presbyterian Church of Ghana has this week called on the countryâs government to produce a clear set of policies regarding the role of the church as a partner in education.
World Vision sends relief specialist to earthquake-hit Indonesia
World Vision has sent its Emergency Relief Specialist to west Java after an earthquake measuring 7.3 magnitude hit the populous Indonesian region at 15:00 local time Wednesday 2nd September.
World Council of Churches affirms âspirit of unityâ
The World Council of Churches closed its Central Committee meeting in Geneva today with an affirmation of the spirit of unity among member churches.
Pope backs Italian Catholic Church in Berlusconi feud
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI, has offered his full support to the Italian Catholic Church in its media row over Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconiâs sex scandal.
Salvation Army responds to sprawling California wildfires
As firefighters battle raging flames in southern California, The Salvation Army is on the ground helping survivors get through the days in public shelters.
Bible scholars to revise popular NIV
The popular New International Version (NIV) of the Bible will be revised for the first time in 25 years, global ministry Biblica announced on Tuesday.
Vandals attack church in Wales
Vandals have attacked a church in Wales, causing around £2,000 worth of damage to the building.
World Council of Churches decries global injustices
The greed-fuelled economic crisis, âunimaginableâ acts of violence against women in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the conflict in Darfur were among some of the instances of injustice around the world to receive calls for action from the World Council of Churchesâ Central Committee today.
Wealthy nations owe an ecological debt, say Christian leaders
Wealthy nations are plundering the Global South of its natural resources at the expense of local indigenous communities, warned Christian leaders at a fringe gathering of the World Council of Churchesâ Central Committee meeting on Monday.
Former Miss California sues over defamation, religious discrimination
Former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean filed a lawsuit against pageant officials for libel, slander, and religious discrimination on Monday, nearly three months after the crown was taken from her for reasons she says are untrue.
WCC seeks broader ecumenical engagement at next assembly
The World Council of Churches is seeking to broaden its engagement with new emerging churches at its next General Assembly in 2013.
Evangelist J John returns to Northern Ireland for series of events
Internationally recognised author and evangelist J John is returning to Northern Ireland for a series of evening events.
Gay bishop Gene Robinson divides opinion at Greenbelt Festival
Controversial Anglican bishop Gene Robinson divided opinion at the Greenbelt Festival this year as he delivered three addresses to listeners.