Amy Manners
Press Service International
Amy is a Press Services International Columnist from Adelaide. She has a BA in Creative Writing and Screen & Media, and now works as a freelance photographer, videographer and writer. She was runner-up in the 2018 Basil Sellars Award. Her previous articles can be viewed here: http://www.pressserviceinternational.org/amy-manners.html
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Catholic leaders push for global climate treaty; end to fossil fuel use
Senior church leaders urged all Catholics around the world to increase awareness of global climate security by ending the use of fossil fuel.
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Mayor miraculously survived life-threatening incident, now campaigns for God
Mayor Alfred Romualdez of Tacloban, Philippines experienced a life-threatening incident when typhoon Haiyan slammed its strength to their city. This changed his campaign from political to spiritual.
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Christian children beheaded by ISIS for refusing Islam conversion
Rev. Canon Andrew White recalled the recent brutality of ISIS when they beheaded four Christian children after they refused converting their religion to Islam.
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Couple welcomed by church after being freed from prison due to daughter's death
An American couple, who were convicted of starving their daughter to death, attended a church service in Southern California after being freed from prison.
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Pope Francis commends Iraqi Christians' perseverance amid persecution under ISIS regine
A video planned to be sent to Erbil on Saturday shows Pope Francis speaking to Iraqi Christians, recognising their perseverance over the hardship they endure under ISIS regime.
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Los Angeles billboard calls for end to persecution of Christians both locally and abroad
A Catholic organisation has paid for a Christmas billboard in the hope of increasing awareness of Christian persecution worldwide.
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Gov't fund to promote religious harmony in Bangladesh
The Christian Religious Welfare Trust has given 2.1 million taka (USD 27,500) to support church renovation and pastoral work of 26 Christian churches in Bangladesh.
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United Nations make largest appeal yet with ongoing worldwide conflict in Syria; Ukraine
The United Nations needs $16 billion to fund its humanitarian programs for 2015m with half of the budget is allotted to aiding the victims of Syria.
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Marriage to many Christians becoming 'just a social event,' says Pope Francis
During a recent Synod of Bishops meeting, Pope Francis explained the doctrine on marriage and warned that weddings for Christians were becoming more of a social event.
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Violent attacks against churches increasing worldwide
Fear among churches is rising as they become increasingly targeted by protestors or terrorists.