Soccer Peace Tournament to Coincide With World Cup
Monday, May 24, 2010
The Catholic Church in Southern Africa is organizing a Soccer Peace Tournament to coincide with this year’s World Cup as a way to bridge divides between people of different ethnicities, social classes, and team loyalties.
Vatican: First Synthetic Cell Heeds Caution
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Vatican officials have hailed the creation of the world’s first synthetic cell as a great scientific achievement, but are urging scientists to proceed with caution on its implementation.
Gun Violence Must End, Says NCC
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
The National Council of Churches is taking a stand against gun violence in the United States, which the group has learned affects an estimated 100,000 Americans every year.
Homophobia Activists Target Religion
Monday, May 17, 2010
Homosexuals around the globe observed the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) today with this year’s theme targeting religious bigotry.
McCain Dismisses Arizona Religious Leaders’ Call for Immigration Reform
Friday, May 14, 2010
Efforts from a delegation of Arizona religious leaders to lobby Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) on immigration reform yesterday were dismissed by the congressman, who said that border control is his top priority on the issue.
Faith-Based Investors Lobby for Transparency in Big Banks
Monday, May 10, 2010
An interfaith group of investors have been lobbying some of Wall Street’s biggest players to become more transparent in their financial transactions.
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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
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