Christianity Giving Way to Secularism in England
The number of Christians in England and Wales declined by 13 percent over the past decade, while the non-religious population grew from 15 to 25 percent, the most recent national census has revealed.
Protestants Fall Below 50 Percent in Northern Ireland for First Time
The proportion of Protestants in Northern Ireland has fallen below 50 percent for the first time, census figures showed on Tuesday, raising the prospect that the growing numbers of Catholics could upset a fragile political balance.
Palestinians Certain to Win Recognition as a State
The Palestinians are certain to win U.N. recognition as a state Thursday in a General Assembly vote that Israel and the United States warn could delay hopes of achieving an independent Palestinian homeland through peace talks with Israel.
Does Paraguay’s 12-Year Prayer Marathon Indicate Revival?
For 12 years, a prayer marathon has brought Christians together in the South American country of Paraguay. The 24 hours of uninterrupted prayer involves thousands of people from all Christian denominations, in 85 locations around the country.
Church of England Nears Vote on Female Bishops
After decades of debate, the Church of England votes Tuesday on whether it will finally admit women to the ranks of bishops—under a compromise proposal that has angered the faithful on both sides of the argument.
Ireland Poised to Surrender Parental Rights
Irish voters will take up a referendum this Saturday to decide whether or not to surrender their parental rights to the government. The referendum would insert a “child rights” amendment into the Irish constitution and open families up to forced adoptions and the use of the “best interests of the child” standard in “all proceedings.”
