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Tony Blair attributes conversion to wife Cherie

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has attributed his conversion to Catholicism two years ago to his wife Cherie.

Pakistan: Taliban militants kidnap eight Christians

Taliban militants in Pakistan have reportedly kidnapped eight Christians.

Brits vying for MOBO gospel award

Three Brits nominated in gospel category of 2009 MOBO Awards.

Archbishop: We are part of God's creation

The Archbishop of Canterbury appeals to be people to see themselves as part of God's creation, rather than as something separate.

New website connects blogging pastors to utilise experiences

A new website is connecting blogging pastors and ministers to one another on a single platform in hopes of raising newer generations of believers and Christian leaders while also encouraging and inspiring even more experienced ones.

Church unity remains top priority for WCC

The incoming General Secretary of the World Council of Churches said today that there was a “strong need” for inter-Christian solidarity in the world.

Church of England ready to fight for its presence in the House of Lords

The Church of England has fought back against suggestions that it would give up its seats in the House of Lords without a fight.

Convocation to celebrate WCC’s peace work

The World Council of Churches is continuing with preparations for a major international gathering that will celebrate its achievements in overcoming global violence as well as take stock of where the ecumenical body needs to break new ground.

Greenbelt criticised for inviting controversial gay bishop as speaker

The Greenbelt festival has been criticised for inviting controversial gay Anglican bishop Gene Robinson as one of its speakers.

South Korea considers restricting missionary work in Middle East

The South Korean government has said it is considering restricting the travel of Christian missionaries to the Middle East.

World Council of Churches considers venue for next world Assembly

Members of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches heard on Thursday from three countries vying to host the ecumenical body’s next world Assembly.

World Council of Churches elects new General Secretary

The World Council of Churches has elected the Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit to be its new General Secretary.

EU officials meet Belarus pastor over church threats

European ambassadors to Belarus have met the pastor of one of the largest Protestant churches in the country to discuss recent threats by the government to confiscate and destroy his church.

Have courage to hope, says Kobia

The Central Committee of the World Council of Churches was challenged to have hope in the future of the ecumenical movement and the task of witnessing Christ to the world on the first day of its meeting in Geneva on Wednesday.

Record number of Religious Education students as GCSE's see record results

As thousands of students across the UK celebrate their record top grades in GCSE examinations today, the Church also has reason to celebrate, as there was a 1.8 per cent rise in those taking Religious Education.

Kobia issues final address as WCC General Secretary

Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia sounded notes of hope as he delivered his final address as general secretary to the World Council of Churches central committee on 26 August.