Maria Mackay

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• Jul 26, 2007

  World Council of Churches Praying for Korean Hostages

  The acting general secretary of the World Council of Churches has written to the head of the National Council of Churches in Korea to express solidarity following the abduction of 23 South Korean Christians in Afghanistan.

• Jul 24, 2007

  Archbishop Says 'Sin' of Division Greater than Heresy

  Ireland’s top Anglican leader has spoken out against the “sin” of division plaguing what he calls the “tortured” Anglican Communion.

• Jul 23, 2007

  Sentamu Warns Anglicans Not to Sever Themselves from Communion

  The Church of England’s second most senior cleric has warned conservative Anglicans that they risk breaking ties with the spiritual leader of the worldwide communion and with historic Anglicanism if they boycott next year’s worldwide assembly of bishops.

• Jul 21, 2007

  Christians Urged to Unite with Moderate Muslims against Mega-Mosque

  Christians gathered for this year’s annual convention in Keswick, England, have been urged to unite with the “fair-minded” Muslim community of East London in opposing plans to build a mega-mosque there.

• Jul 19, 2007

  Church Heads Commend Bush Administration for N. Korea Denuclearization Efforts

  The heads of several U.S. church bodies have signed a statement commending the Bush administration for its successful diplomatic efforts towards the denuclearization of North Korea.

• Jul 16, 2007

  China Urged to Block Demolition of 'Prayer Mountain' Churches

  Local government authorities in China are getting ready to demolish three well-known house churches, according to reports received by China Aid Association.

• Jul 16, 2007

  'Serious Challenges' Remain in Flood-Hit Pakistan

  The United Nation’s refugee agency has warned of the “serious challenges” that remain in Pakistan following last month’s devastating floods.

• Jul 13, 2007

  Rare Fever Outbreak Affects Compassion Children in India

  The families of children sponsored through Christian charity Compassion International are among those affected by the outbreak of a rare viral fever in India.

• Jul 11, 2007

  Christian Agency Slams Zimbabwe Head's 'Illegitimate' Regime

  A South Africa-based Christian group has released a report warning on the growing state repression against opponents to Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s regime.

• Jul 7, 2007

  U.S. Catholic Bishops Urge Amnesty Int'l to Repeal Pro-Abortion Stance

  U.S. Catholic bishops have appealed to human rights organization Amnesty International to turn back on its decision to support abortion.