Alpha Course Begins in Taiwan
The Alpha Course, an outreach program run by numerous denominations in countries throughout the world, has made its way to the island nation of Taiwan.
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Christian Man Decapitated in New Violence in Indonesia's Poso
A Christian man was decapitated in the latest incidence of violence against non-Muslims in Indonesian town of Poso, police said on Friday -
Orthodox Patriarch Calls for National Unity Day in Russia
November 4 1612, which ended “troubled times” in Russia, deserves to be celebrated as the Day of National Unity said the Orthodox Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia yesterday -
India Churches Welcome Return of Christmas Holidays
Christians in India have welcomed the restoration of Christmas holidays for schools controlled by the federal government -
Changes to Pakistani Blasphemy Law Inadequate, Say Christian Leaders
Recent changes to the Blasphemy Law approved by Pakistan’s National Assembly are inadequate and useless, Catholic and Protestant leaders say -
Pakistan Passes Bill to Reduce Abuse of Blasphemy Laws
Pakistan’s national assembly has passed a bill aimed at reducing abuse of its harsh blasphemy laws -
Suitcase Bombs Defused in Indonesian Church in Ambon
At least 15 homemade, low-explosive bombs were found last Friday in a suitcase left behind in a Protestant church at the heart of Ambon City, the capital of Indonesia’s Maluku province -
Religious Leaders Need to Work Together to Rebuild Trust in N. Korea, Says Ambassador
During an international peace conference in Seoul, South Korea, ''seven avenues of hope'' were suggested for how to approach North Korea -
Police Uncover Cache of Bombs in Indonesia
Police in Indonesia's Central Sulawesi say they have uncovered a cache of more than 120 home made bombs. The discovery came just days after gunmen shot and wounded a man in the grounds of a local chur -
Orthodox Church Looks to End Priest Shortage in China
''If they are allowed to fulfill their priesthoods in China by the Administration for Religious Affairs, one day they will become bishops and be able to ordain priests. Orthodoxy will thus return in -
Hundreds Take Part in ‘Orthodox Russia’ Exhibition
About 300 participants from 55 cities of Belarus, Russia and Ukraine are taking part in the exhibition called 'Pravoslavnaya Rus' (Orthodox Russia), dedicated to the development of Orthodox and popu -
Three Killed in Indonesia by Unidentified Attackers
Three villagers in Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi were killed in separate attacks, police said Thursday -
Agency Warns of Violent Reprisals over Beslan
Following the end of the forty-day period of mourning in North Ossetia, several groups and individuals have expressed concerns of violent reprisals for the tragic school siege -
Forty Days of Mourning Ends for Beslan Christians
Tuesday, October 12, marked the 40th day since the tragic conclusion of the school siege in the North-Ossetian town of Beslan last month -
Two Bombs Explode Near Church in Indonesia
Two homemade bombs exploded in the Maluku capital of Ambon on Thursday. -
Australia’s Anglican Church Votes Against Ordination Of Homosexuals
In a victory for conservatives at its General Synod, Australia’s Anglican Church voted Thursday not to allow the ordination of homosexuals or church blessing of same-sex relationships -
Russian President Looks to Church in Fight Against Terrorism
In the fight against terrorism, the state desperately needs authoritative and influential partners, Russia’s president said Wednesday in an address to the top clergy of the Russian Orthodox Church -
Catholics Ask for Role on Russian Council, Address ''Traditional Religion'' Concept
During a session held last week, the head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference appealed before Russia's president for enlargement of the Inter-religious Council of Russia -
Churches in Australia Agree to Screening of Priests
Leaders from the Anglican Churches across Australia have ratified a raft of new child protection initiatives including a national screening program for potential priests and church workers -
Third Attack on India Church Sparks Concern
Unidentified vandals broke into the St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church in the Indian state of Kerala Wednesday night, setting fire to the velvet curtain and a couple of chairs in the altar -
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Beslan Receives Assistance from UMCOR
United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) recently donated $10,000 to the Center for Peacemaking and Community Develo -
New Zealand Presbyterians Reject Homosexual Leadership
After a meeting Wednesday, the Presbyterian Church in New Zealand announced that it would not accept future leaders who are in a gay or de facto heterosexual relationship -
Researchers in Australia Find Christianity Tainted By Church Image
Study finds the image of the church to be the greatest barrier to people accepting Christian beliefs and practices -
Beslan Hostage With Cross In Hand Recovering
Viktoria Ktsoyeva said she prayed every day while held captive, not letting go of the cross even as she plunged into unconsciousness after being wounded in the violent climax of the siege that killed
