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Thousands Register for Bible Sunday
More than 3,500 people have registered online in preparation for this year's Bible Sunday, with more than 3,500 downloads being made from the Bible Sunday website within two weeks of its launch by Bible Society.
Church on Margins of Public Arena, warns Ireland Primate
The Church of Ireland Primate has warned that churches in Ireland can no longer rely on having "a place as of right" to exert influence in the public arena.
Anglicans Lack Structures to Resolve Gay Row, says Prelate
A conservative prelate said that the 77-million member Anglican Communion does not have the structures needed to overcome the current split over homosexuality.
Martha and Mary are invited to choose
Martha was doing what she had been brought up to do. There were visitors in the house and it was up to her to provide for their needs...
Holy Water Rejected at France Airport Security
Inspectors at Tarbes-Lourdes airport in France refused to give their blessing to holy water that passengers tried to bring on board the Vatican's new pilgrim flights this week, saying it was a security threat just like any other liquid.
Orthodox Church Tells Catholics to Give Up Russia Missions
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Alexiy II, told an Italian paper that a first meeting with Pope Benedict would only make sense if the Vatican gave up any missionary ambition to spread Catholicism in his country.
Swedish Newspaper Defends Publishing Mohammad Drawing
A Swedish newspaper on Wednesday defended its publication of a drawing depicting the head of the Muslim Prophet Mohammad on the body of a dog, following an official protest from Iran.
Belgian City Allows Bandanas, Bans Headscarves & Crucifixes
Muslim women working in nurseries in the Belgian city of Antwerp who have been banned from wearing headscarves will now be allowed to cover their hair with a bandana, city officials said on Wednesday.
UN: Mankind to Blame for Global Warming
Mankind is to blame for climate change but governments still have time to slow accelerating damage at moderate cost if they act quickly, a draft U.N. report shows.
EU Chief to Assess Greek Forest Fire as Churches, Villages Destroyed
The European Union's regional policy chief will visit Greece on Friday to assess how much financial aid the bloc can award to help deal with the damage caused by the country's worst forest fires in decades.
EU Executive May Probe Catholic Church's Tax Breaks
The European Commission has asked Italy for information about tax breaks it gives to the Roman Catholic Church on income from property, after receiving complaints that they amount to illegal state aid.
The God of Justice
Sometimes, unfair things happen. A relationship doesn't work out, or a friend betrays us. Maybe you worked really hard...
UK Prison Officers Stage Surprise Strike
Thousands of British prison officers launched a surprise 24-hour strike on Wednesday, their first ever national stoppage.
British MPs Say Darfur Peacekeepers Must Use Force
U.N. and African Union peacekeeping troops in Darfur must respond with force if attacked by armed groups, British parliamentarians said on Wednesday.
Taliban Releases Third Group of Korean Hostages
The Taliban has freed 12 South Korean hostages in Afghanistan on Wednesday, a day after reaching a deal with negotiators on the release of the 19 Christian volunteers.
UN to Examine Needs, Violence in Ethiopia
The United Nations plans to send a fact-finding mission to Ethiopia's Ogaden region where separatist rebels who killed 74 people in an April attack say they are facing the toughest government crackdown in years.