Churches accuse government of 'state sanctioned child abuse' over treatment of asylum seekers
The Australian government has been criticised by a coalition of church leaders for treating unaccompanied child asylum seekers like \"animals\"..
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Churches call for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza
Expressing grave concern over the escalation of military operations in Gaza, the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit said, "Hostilities must cease. Israel, Palestine and the surrounding region must be offered the hope of peace: a peace based in justice, a lasting peace that may lead toward reconciliation".
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Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Melbourne
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, will attend the installation of the new leader of the Australian Anglican Church at a service in Melbourne next month.
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Melbourne church admit to 'getting it wrong' in LGBT apology project
Saint Mark's Fitzroy Church has admitted to \'getting it wrong\' in an apology issued to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
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Pope Francis meets with clerical sexual abuse victims
Pope Francis has met with survivors of clerical sexual abuse in his Casa Santa Marta residence Monday.
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Hillsong Conference: Where the Spirit is, there is liberty
Liberty and joy were the marks of this year's Hillsong conference. The sense of joy pervaded the conference from start to finish, welling up in a rich cacophony of praise which lingered as the evening meetings came to a close.
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Hillsong Conference 2014 comes to a close
At 9:32 pm on the evening of July 4, this year's Hillsong Conference came to a loud and triumphant close as Pastor Brian Houston shouted into the microphone, "you've got to leave a week like this on a high." Most did.
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'Whether you like it or not' - Hillsong Day 4
With wearying eyes delegates filled into Allphones arena full of expectation for the second last day of Hillsong Conference 2014 (Sydney). The weariness didn't last long.
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No Other Name – Hillsong Worship – Music Focus
It's a bold and clear statement representative of what the church as a whole is doing – refocusing on what it stands for, and that seems to quite simply be one name: Jesus.
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Anglican Church calls for protection of religious freedom as concerns grow over 'gagging' of Christian groups
The Anglican Church have taken a step towards protecting the right to religious freedom as concerns grow over the \'gagging' of Christian organisations.
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Hillsong: No Other Name – Day 2
After an incredible first night, it was evident that the new day would bring light to the name of Jesus in an even deeper way – and wow, did it!
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Hillsong: No Other Name – Opening Night
Fresh creative expression was the mark of Hillsong Conference's opening night. The heart of the message was to equip the local church to 'pioneer again'.