Pope Benedict XVI: Have hope in the crucified and risen Christ
Dr. Antonios Kireopoulos, the newly elected senior program director for faith & order and interfaith relations from the U.S. National Council of Churches, said the second encyclical delivered by Pope Benedict XVI which emphasis hope should be heeded by all Christians. .
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Vatican releases note to end 'growing confusion' on evangelisation
The Vatican has released a detailed note in response to concerns that its mission work across the world could be hindered by incorrect ideas about evangelisation.
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Slave trade victims need reparations, say church bodies
Churches and society at large need to offer reparation to descendants of those enslaved, tortured and murdered by the transatlantic slave trade, says an international conference sponsored by three major ecumenical organisations.
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A new direction for Tasmanian Anglican Church
The appointment of two new bishops to the Tasmanian Anglican Church, along with other developments, is part of a 'fresh direction' for the Church as it focuses on new ministry and mission in the 21st century.
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Africans vs. Americans: Christianity Not Part Time in the South
WASHINGTON – African Christians regard their Christian faith as their whole life and not just a part-time activity, said the head of the World Council of Churches on Sunday.
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Statement by Australian Church Leaders visit to Israel
In December 2007 a delegation of nine Australian Church leaders visited Jerusalem and the Holy Land
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Williams: No Anglican consensus on Episcopal Church
Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams said on Friday the Anglican Communion he heads cannot agree if the United States Episcopal Church has stepped back from its liberal stands on gay bishops and scriptural authority.
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Briefing paper issued to deal with WYD08 'responses' from taxpayer
A briefing paper is being sent to Catholic Church leaders as it outlines 'talking points' to be used in allaying taxpayer's, possible, resentment over the government compensation package to the racing industry.
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Episcopal Remnants Undeterred by Historic Split
Days after the first ever Episcopal diocese voted to secede from the national church, Episcopal leaders have revealed plans to continue the diocese.
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Church Bodies Condemn Travel Rule on HIV-Infected Tourists
Church groups around the world condemned a U.S. immigration policy restricting HIV-positive travelers from entering the country unless they receive a special waiver.
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Diocese votes to split from US Episcopal Church
The Diocese of San Joaquin has voted to become the first to split away from the US Episcopal Church on the issue of homosexuality. A diocese spokesman, the Rev Van McCalister, said the diocese had voted to remove all references to the Episcopal Church from its constitution.
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Ecumenical conference to tackle racist patterns left by slave trade
The legacies of the slave trade, and how churches can respond to past and present forms of slavery, are going to be discussed at an ecumenical conference to be held 10-14 December in Runaway Bay, Jamaica.