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New Poll Shows Early Support for Supreme Court Nominee Alito

There is early public support for Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito, according to a new Associated Press-Ipsos poll. The report also noted that there was support for him among evangelicals.
Miers Withdraws Nomination; Christians Commend Decision

Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers withdrew herself from consideration for the office of associate justice Thursday amid criticism over her qualifications - a decision that received commendation from
Scientists Increase Speed of Stem Cell Creation in South Korea

A team of South Korean scientists has developed a much faster way of creating embryonic stem cells that for the first time genetically match sick or injured patients.
Prayer Ministry Expands Through Technology
Prayer Ministry Expands Through Technology
Pope Warns Against 'Spiritual Barrenness' in Absence of Christ
G8 Nations Cancel $40 Billion Debts of 18 Poorest Countries

The G8, comprising Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia and the United States, agreed to immediately write off $40 billion of debt owed to by following 18 nations: Benin, Bolivia, Bu
'Da Vinci Code' filming at London cathedral

Producers of the on-screen version of the controversial novel, the Da Vinci Code, will film scenes for two weeks in August at the Lincoln Cathedral in England.
Christians & Muslims Stand United to Denounce London Bomb Attacks

Christians and Muslims in Britain issued a joint statement expressing sympathy for the families of victims in Thursday's London attacks, as British society leaders pushed to prevent a backlash against
Anglicans Reaffirm Exclusion of U.S., Canadian Churches for 3 Years

The Anglican Communion reaffirmed yesterday the exclusion of U.S. and Canadian churches from an important decision-making body for three years, following the American churches' defenses of their pro-h
WTO Takes Step Forward for Poorer Nations

The latest trade meeting of 149 nations to help developing nations emerge from poverty ended in a step forward, with many of the details left to be resolved until next year.
New Project to Highlight Role of Christianity in South Asia

An ecumenical project designed to preserve the historical role of Christianity in South Asia is currently underway. The end product will be a Dictionary of South Asian Christianity
Two Arrested for Indonesia Bombings; 19 Christians Among Dead

Indonesian police arrested two people who may have information about the market bombings that killed at least 20 people in a Christian town on Saturday.
Scientists Increase Speed of Stem Cell Creation

A team of South Korean scientists has developed a much faster way of creating embryonic stem cells that for the first time genetically match sick or injured patients.
Coretta Scott King, Widow of Martin Luther King Jr. Dies at 78

Coretta Scott King, the widow of slain civil rights leader the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who devoted herself to her husband’s legacy for human rights and racial equality has died at age 78.
Blair Seeks Bush's Help for Africa Aid

Seeking U.S. commitment for providing famine relief in Africa will be among the top issues on British Prime Minister Tony Blair's agenda when he meets U.S. President George W. Bush in Washington today
Sharon in Serious Condition as Prayers Offered

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s condition had shown 'significant improvement' on Friday after emergency brain surgery but was still serious
Reflection on the Cross of Christ Marks Good Friday Worldwide

Christians around the world united today in solemn remembrance of the sufferings of Christ on the cross.
Over 200,000 Attend Franklin Graham Festival in Paraguay

Over 200,00 people from 850 churches from 46 denominations turned out for the 3-day Festival of Hope in Paraguay featuring speaker Franklin Graham.