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Scottish Church Leaders Tee Off Against Sectarianism
Church of Scotland ministers teed off yesterday with priests of the Roman Catholic Church in a unique golfing match at Kilmacolm Golf Club, Renfrewshire in Scotland.
Salvation Army Offers Support in Virginia Shootings Aftermath
The Salvation Army continues to monitor the devastation following 16 April's deadly shootings on the Virginia Tech campus, where 33 people died. Salvation Army volunteers from Blacksburg
Anglican Head Claims Conservatives Misread Scripture on Homosexuality
The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has told a group of theological students that the scriptural text conservatives use to argue against homosexuality is misread.
Christian Bible Publishers Murdered in Turkey
Three Bible publishing house workers have been killed in the latest attack on Turkey's minority Christian community on Wednesday.
Virginia Minister Calls for UK Prayers as Harrowing Video of Killer Emerges
The student who killed 32 people in America's worst ever university shooting incident at Virginia Tech University sent a package to the US TV network NBC News on the day of the shootings, police officials have told.
UK Charity Appeals for Aid in Darfur
A British aid agency has recently launched an appeal for humanitarian aid for the Darfur region of Sudan and east Chad. According to Oxfam, the war-torn country needs £5m ($10m) to help displaced people in the region who continue to flee from violence.
Koreans Ashamed, Fear Backlash After School Massacre
As condolences worldwide pour forth following the deadliest school massacre in U.S. history, many Koreans in America and abroad have in addition to sympathy expressed both shame and fear of a racial reprisal in the coming days.
Madonna Aims to be 'Female Bono' in Campaign Against Poverty
Pop star Madonna will boost her image as a serious campaigner against child poverty, as she plans to make a film out of the documentary footage she's been shooting in Malawi.
WCC Makes New Leadership Appointments
Six committed ecumenists, each with significant ecumenical experience have been appointed to take up key leadership roles within the Geneva-based World Council of Churches (WCC).
President Bush Commends China Aid Association for Religious Freedom Work
US President George W Bush has written to the founder of China Aid Association, the Rev Bob Fu, commending him for his efforts to bring greater religious freedom to Christians in China.
US Lit in Prayer for Virginia Shooting Victims
Campuses across the USA were lit up with candlelight vigils for the 33 Virginia Tech students and teachers who were shot dead on Monday.
Virginia Minister Calls for UK Prayers as Harrowing Video of Killer Emerges
The student who killed 32 people in America's worst ever university shooting incident at Virginia Tech University sent a package to the US TV network NBC News on the day of the shootings, police officials have told.
Habitat For Humanity and Christian Music Artists Promote Affordable Housing
Habitat for Humanity in the US has teamed up with Word Entertainment and a host of stellar Christian music artists to promote decent and affordable housing by building a brand new house together during Gospel Music Association Week, which kicks off in Nashville, Tennessee this weekend.
Christian Bible Publishers Murdered in Turkey
Three Bible publishing house workers have been killed in the latest attack on Turkey's minority Christian community on Wednesday.
Church of Scotland Plans to Link with Developing Countries
A Church of Scotland planning group dedicated to developing new ways of being church has announced plans to build new links with Christians in the developing world.
World Bank Lacks Democracy, says Christian Aid
The World Bank suffers from a "lack of internal democracy", Christian Aid has said, in light of the pay scandal involving the President of the World Bank, Paul Wolfowitz and his girlfriend.