World Evangelical Alliance extends term of current international director

The International Council of the World Evangelical Alliance has extended the term of its current international director Dr Geoff Tunnicliffe by another five years. “With gratefulness to God for..

Drive against domestic violence launched in Mumbai

The Catholic Church in Mumbai has launched an awareness campaign urging victims of domestic violence to speak out and stand for their rights. The campaign, organised by the Women's Commission of..

Catholic Church concerned of clauses in Direct Tax Code

The Catholic Church has expressed concern over certain provisions in the Direct Tax Code (DTC) which it says will pose "serious difficulties" to religious and charitable institutions. "The Direct..

NE Christian women urged to stand for 'Change'

A Christian women's gathering in North East India declared 2010 - 2020 as 'A Decade of Women for Change'. The declaration was made after over 500 women leaders from Assam, Arunachal, Manipur,..

Millions mark All Saints Day

Millions of Christians worldwide observed All Saints Day on Sunday, marking the annual tradition according to their understanding of it. While some believers used the day to honor those who have..

German Protestant Church elects first female head

The Evangelical Church of Germany (EKD) elected its first female head Wednesday during a meeting of the Protestant body’s council in Ulm. Bishop Margot Kaessmann, 51, won the election in a..