by Sean Reilly | Jul 16, 2008
Christian churches in Kazakhstan have condemned a new draft law on religions, which they say will re-impose Soviet-style restrictions in the Central Asian republic in which Islam has the largest number of followers – writes Jonathan Luxmoore. “All churches...
by Sean Reilly | Jul 15, 2008
Legal restrictions imposed for Pope Benedict’s visit to Sydney this week, which could see protesters arrested for “annoying” Catholic pilgrims, are unconstitutional, the Australian Federal Court has ruled. Under the laws, protesters could potentially...
by Sean Reilly | Jul 15, 2008
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has renewed his call for global Anglican leaders to focus on the gospel as a message of hope and healing for the world, and to move beyond factional in-fighting as they gather in Lambeth. The 76-year-old former Archbishop of Cape Town,...
by Sean Reilly | Jul 15, 2008
Faith leaders in the world’s riches nation say it is time to stop the “poverty train” in the United States and rescue its 37 million citizens living below the poverty line – reports Jose Pano de Carlo. The Democratic Faith Working Group (DFWG)...
by Sean Reilly | Jul 15, 2008
The World Alliance of Reformed Churches, whose roots go back to the 16th century Protestant Reformation of Jean Calvin, is urging members to celebrate in 2009 the 500th anniversary of his birth by working for the unity of the church, promoting social justice and...
