Australian Christian anti-war activists appeal prosecution

by | Feb 21, 2008

In the latest twist to the long-running Pine Gap protest drama, a Christian anti-war activist is calling on the Australian Federal government to review the implementation of laws used to prosecute her. In 2007, reports Australia’s ABC, Donna Mulhearn and Adele...

Kosovo seeks democratic and secular path for independence

by | Feb 21, 2008

Despite huge state-sponsored protests in Serbia, the rulers of the newly independent Kosovo say that their aim is social harmony, democracy and a plural secular settlement in the troubled region. As soon as the breakaway province’s parliamentary body declared...

WCC kicks off global search for new general secretary

by | Feb 21, 2008

Presided by an African woman, with a membership that includes three young people, eight women, four Orthodox and a strong representation from the South, the search committee for a new World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary has set to work. The WCC is the...

World churches body responds to major election issues

by | Feb 20, 2008

Election issues fresh Kenya and Pakistan, and the larger picture of democratic electoral processes, formed the focus for three public statements adopted by the World Council of Churches’ central committee on Tuesday 19 February meeting in Geneva. The...