NCC Affirms Obama’s Mandate for Gay Hospital Visits
Saturday, April 17, 2010
The President of the National Council of Churches (NCC) confirmed President Obama’s mandate on Thursday to allow homosexual partners hospital visitation rights, saying that the measure is “inline with what most Americans would affirm.”
Judge Rules National Day of Prayer Unconstitutional
Friday, April 16, 2010
The National Day of Prayer (NDP), which will hold its 59th annual observance this year on May 6, is unconstitutional, a Wisconsin judge ruled on Thursday.
Atheists Call for Pope’s Arrest
Monday, April 12, 2010
British atheists Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens are calling for an arrest of Pope Benedict XVI over “crimes against humanity” for his handling of the massive sex abuse scandal in the Catholic Church.
Faith-Based Group Praises New U.S. Nuclear Policy
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
A faith-based anti-proliferation group has praised the Obama-administration’s new policy on nuclear disarmament, which has also been widely accepted by defense experts and other anti-nuclear activists.
Pope Invited to Massive Gathering of Sex-Abuse Victims
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Victims of the Catholic Church child abuse scandal have issued an invitation to Pope Benedict XVI to join them in a “Day of Reformation” later this year, where the organizers hope the pontiff will be able to meet face to face with the thousands of victims hurt by the massive scandal.
Belgium Says No to Burqa, France Finds Ban ‘Unconstitutional’
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
A parliamentary committee in Belgium voted unanimously on Wednesday to ban the wearing of fully-veiling garments in public, while earlier in the week a French administrative body found the policy to be “unconstitutional.”
Events
Rev. Jefferts Schori to Take Questions at Webcast Ahead of Episcopal Convention
J.R. Martinez ‘Inspired’ by Church, to Speak at Youth Event
UK Church Leaders Launch Lenten Campaign for Climate Change
Methodists Continue Alcohol-Free Lenten Campaign
UK Celebrates 60 Years of Queen Elizabeth on the Throne
African Church Leaders Meet to Discuss Peace and Security
Most Popular
Churches Continue Exodus From PCUSA
The year 2012 is shaping up to be another one of steep membe...
Despite Votes Ahead, Church Union Spiritual, Not Political, Says Bishop
United Methodist Church Bishop Peter Weaver told delegates g...
Christian Leaders Appeal for an End to Violence in Syria
As dozens continue to die from the ongoing conflict in Syria...
Church Leaders Commit to Protect Human Rights in DRC
Church leaders from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), ...
PCUSA Expects Lower Mission Budget, Aims for 'Turnaround'
The Presbyterian Church (USA)’s mission arm has recommende...
Obama Backs Same-Sex Marriage, Denomination Leader Applauds Stance
U.S. President Barack Obama has for the first time publicly ...
