WCC head, Pope Benedict discuss church unity and Middle East
World Council of Churches general secretary, the Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, met with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican on Saturday to discuss church unity and the situation of Christians in the Middle East. .
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Pope and World Council of Churches leader to meet
Pope Benedict XVI is to receive the Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit in his first private audience since becoming General Secretary of the World Council of Churches in January.
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Rick Warren to interview George W. Bush at Saddleback Church
Former president George W. Bush is scheduled to make an appearance at Saddleback Church in Southern California on Monday (Tuesday 2:00PM EDT) for an interview with Pastor Rick Warren.
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Constitution should recognise Indigenous people, say Baptists
State and national Baptist leaders have given in-principle support for a constitutional amendment to recognise Australians of Aboriginal and Islander origin as first peoples of this nation.
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Bishop asked to 'withdraw' from public ministry over Royal wedding comments
A bishop in the Church of England who predicted that Prince William's marriage to Kate Middleton would last seven years has been asked to "withdraw" from public ministry.
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Anglican Covenant in question after conservatives withdraw support
Just as the Church of England General Synod was giving its backing to a mechanism to preserve unity in the Anglican Communion, conservative Primates were issuing a statement declaring that they can no longer give it their support.
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Church of England General Synod to be formally opened by Queen
The Queen will be present when the Church of England General Synod is formally opened later today.
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Pope suggests condoms may protect people from HIVAIDS in some situations
Pope Benedict XVI has suggested that condoms may be justified in some situations to prevent the infection of HIV/AIDS.
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Catholic Church outlines details of Ordinariate
The Catholic Church has confirmed that its Ordinariate for disaffected Anglicans will be launched in January.
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US pastor demand church leaders to sign off Facebook or resign
A New Jersey pastor is requiring all married church officials to delete their Facebook accounts in the wake of increasing marital troubles in his church.
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Bridging troubled waters on Christmas Island
The Catholic Church has been providing pastoral care to asylum seekers since a policy of mandatory detention began. This is just one story of how the Church is currently responding to the situation on Christmas Island.
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Joel and Victoria Osteen receives support for new books in New York
NEW YORK – Joel and Victoria Osteen received a warm reception from a group of loyal fans during their stop in New York City on Tuesday to promote their latest books.