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Methodist Church Offers Prayer for North Korea Following Kim Jong-il's Death
The Methodist Church has issued a special prayer for North Korea after the death of its leader Kim Jong-il.
Christians From 50 Countries Prepare to Pray for Climate Change
Christians around the world will unite in prayer on Sunday for poor countries already experiencing the negative effects of climate change.
Global Christians Called to Pray for Libya's New Future Following Gaddafi's Death
One Christian mission agency has said that it wants to see a “massive” movement of prayer for Libya after the death of Col Muammar Gaddafi.
Anglican Head Reassures 15,000 Facing Persecution in Zimbabwe: 'Will of God Triumphs'
The Anglican Communion’s Archbishop of Canterbury has delivered a reassuring message to Anglicans in Zimbabwe, telling them how God triumphs even in the midst of adversity.
UK Bishop Pleads to Iranian President to Free Death Row Pastor
A British bishop has written to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to ask that he grant clemency to a pastor sentenced to death for apostasy.
Anglican Head Hopes to Visit Mugabe to Settle Zimbabwe Church Harassment
The spiritual head of the worldwide Anglican Communion, the Archbishop of Canterbury has embarked on a weeklong pastoral visit to Central Africa during which he is hoping to meet Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.
Killer of Blasphemy Reformer Given Death Penalty in Pakistan
The man who shot dead the governor of Punjab Province over his support for reform to blasphemy laws has been sentenced to death.
BBC Under Fire for 'Writing Out Christianity'
The BBC has come under strong criticism for encouraging the use of the secular date references Common Era and Before Common Era, over Anno Domini and Before Christ.
U.K. Churches Prepare to Celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee
More than 1,000 churches across all denominations in the UK will light a beacon to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next year.
Salvation Army Moves in After Deadly Irene Leaves U.S.
The Salvation Army has mobilized teams of responders after Hurricane Irene caused widespread damage along the U.S.’s densely populated East Coast.