by Sean Reilly | Nov 9, 2007
Despite intense lobbying from the religious right in the USA, the Democratic-led House of Representatives has defied a White House veto threat by voting to outlaw workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. “We are protecting the rights of millions of...
by Sean Reilly | Nov 9, 2007
A senior Vatican official has said the Roman Catholic Church welcomes a new Global Christian Forum intended to bring together the diverse strands of Christianity as never before – writes Fredrick Nzwili in Nairobi. “When Christians are divided, the...
by Sean Reilly | Nov 8, 2007
Prospective US Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani has been urged to reconsider his acceptance of the endorsement of a controversial televangelist known for scathing attacks on Muslims and Islam. In a news release on his campaign website, Giuliani is quoted as saying...
by Sean Reilly | Nov 8, 2007
CURE International, a US-based Christian medical charity which operates teaching hospitals throughout the developing world, yesterday announced plans to open a $16.5 million state-of-the-art medical training centre and hospital in Bethlehem, Palestine. The facility...
by Sean Reilly | Nov 8, 2007
A prominent Pentecostal leader has hailed a world gathering that has been described as bringing together the broadest range of Christian traditions ever assembled at a global meeting – writes Fredrick Nzwili. “I am stunned. We have here what might be...
