Greece Debates on Opening Mosque in Athens
Greek policy makers will decide whether their nation will allow mosques in their nation’s capitol, this week, after years of unresolved discussion.
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Da Vinci is 'Fun...Nonsense' says Tom Hanks, Christians Disagree
Hollywood actor, Tom Hanks, insisted that religious groups and leaders whom are planning boycott the Da Vinci code film are taking things too seriously, while some Christian leaders disagree. -
International Chinese Christian Art Well Received in U.S.
The artwork of international renowned Chinese Christian painter, Dr. He Qi, was well received by the congregation of a local church in the cigarette-industry town of Winston-Salem, NC. -
Exhibit Showcases Evolution of China Bible Printing
LOS ANGELES – Bible pages, yellowed with age, reveals the evolution of Bible printing in the China. The China Bible exhibit, which debuted Friday, featured Bibles ranging from vintage relics to editio -
First Dead Sea Scroll Exhibit in the U.S. Debuts
Fragments of the past link Christianity with its Jewish heritage at a traveling exhibit for the Dead Sea Scrolls at a Jewish cultural center in the U.S city of Cleveland, Ohio. -
U.S. Christians Receive China Bible Exhibit with Optimism
U.S. Christians hope that the upcoming China Bible Exhibit will bring progress to Sino- American Christian relations. -
Qualified Mainland Chinese Pastors Too Few, Says Mission Group
The North America-based China Partner reported major deficiencies with pastoral and theological training for churches in China. The president, Erik Burklin, confirmed that the problem is getting worst -
3D Jesus Film Well Received in the Philippines
An international missions organization reported positive results after it distributed a new 3D-animation film depicting the life of Jesus Christ to classrooms and rural communities throughout the Phil -
South Korean Christians Vow to Have Da Vinci Code Banned
A church group in South Korea vowed to block a local movie distributor from releasing the controversial Da Vinci code. -
WCC and Vatican to Work Together on Conversion Plan
The world’s largest ecumenical Christian church alliance, alongside the Vatican, will seek a common ground on Christian conversion, according to a World Council of Churches (WCC) leader on Wednesday. -
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China Appoints New Bishop Over Vatican's Objection
China commenced assigning a new bishop despite Vatican request to delay the appointment, Sunday, threatening Sino-Vatican relations. Father Ma Yinglin was ordained bishop at a ceremony in Kunming, cap -
Christians Worldwide Mark Palm Sunday
Christians worldwide will celebrate Palm Sunday, starting the most holy week in the Christian liturgical calendar which commemorates Christ's last days on earth and his subsequent resurrection on Eas -
Pope Benedict Says 'Look Ahead' After Commemoration
Pope Benedict XVI announced it was time for the Catholic Church to 'look ahead' at the memorial mass for John Paul II. -
Thousands Honor Memory of Late Pope John Paul II
The faithful gathered in the thousands at St. Peter Square, Sunday, to commemorate the year after Pope John II's death. -
Roman Catholics to Commemorate Anniversary of Pope John II's Death
The Vatican plans to commemorate the one year anniversary of Pope John II’s death, set for Sunday. The Polish Embassy to the Holy See says it expects around 10,000 visitors from John Paul’s homeland. -
PCT Begins Receiving Mainland China Immigrants in Taiwan
Taiwan has begun efforts to reach residents of Mainland China origins, in the light of the growing interest of immigrants from Mainland for church services, according to a report released by a PCT-aff -
Asian American Churches Plan Revival for Azusa Centennial
Asian American churches near the Los Angeles area are preparing for a revival prayer set to begin the day after the Azusa Street Revival centennial celebration. -
Taiwanse Presbyterians to Send Youth Missionaries Abroad
This summer, the Presbyterian Church of Taiwan will send youths to spend time in missions abroad, and invite guests from abroad for multi-cultural exchange, as announced on Sunday. -
China Has Nationwide 'Da Vinci' Release, While Church Maintains Boycott
The 'Da Vinci Code' was released to the rest of China following the international release for the controversial film, Friday, while the official Chinese Catholic church maintained its calls to boyco -
Chinese Christian Activists Return to China, More Church Leaders Arrested
Two Chinese Christian rights-activists returned to China, Thursday, after meeting Bush, while Chinese police arrested more house church leaders -
Indonesia Considers Bringing Sharia to Aceh
Indonesian lawmakers propose bill that would impose Sharia, or Islamic law, on non-Muslims, military and police in the tsunami-ravaged province of Aceh, which is also a pre-dominantly Muslim region. -
China to Install Its Own Bishop in Fujian Province
China will install its own bishop without papal blessing at the Mindong Diocese in Eastern Fujian province, Sunday, worsening already strained tensions after Beijing installed two bishops with Vatican -
HK Cardinal Rejects China's Instruction on Bishops
Hong Kong’s Cardinal Joseph Zen, an outspoken critic of China, on Thursday rejected suggestions from a Chinese religious official to convince the Vatican to accept Beijing's ordainment of bishops wit -
China and Vatican Tensions Continue Despite Recent Consecration
Chinese-Vatican relations remain strained despite the papal-approved consecration of auxiliary bishop Pei Junmin in Shenyang, following the appointment of two bishops without Vatican consent.
