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Zimbabwean Churches Told to Support Ruling Party—or Else

Mugabe regime violently targeting wide spectrum of congregations.

'I Wanted to Be a Foreigner'

Habakkuk in Zimbabwe

We're hungry, angry, and depending on a sovereign God.

Crisis Inflation

Aid agencies struggle to up their efforts amid soaring food and gas costs.

A Refugee's Quiet Dignity

A Zimbabwean pastor waits warily after South Africa's riots.

Thug Bishop

An ally of Zimbabwe's corrupt president fails in bid to launch a replacement Anglican province.

Pius and Impious

Mugabe infiltrates churches, intimidates leaders.

Zimbabwe's Mugabe Accuses Priest Critic of Adultery

Plus: Whether evangelicals can recover from a Catholic's fall, the escalating cost of abuse, and many other stories from online sources around the world.

High-Stakes Protest

Church leaders confront President Mugabe.

Postcard from Africa  Subscriber access only

Where hope and despair live side by side.

Weblog Bonus: Mugabe Forces Drive Homeless from Churches, Arrest Pastors  Subscriber access only

Zimbabweans had fled to sanctuaries after president bulldozed towns.

Zimbabwe Nightmare  Subscriber access only

Christians try to negotiate ministry in southern Africa's most failed state.

Sweeter Dreams  Subscriber access only

HIV infections decline in Zimbabwe.

Silencing Rights Talk  Subscriber access only

Law would shut down many faith-based groups.

Books & Culture's Book of the Week: Ambiguous Redemption  Subscriber access only

A riveting memoir by the author of Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight.

Zimbabwe: Food for votes  Subscriber access only

"Aid agencies fight starvation, Mugabe's brutal politics in Zimbabwe"

Bishop Appeals For End To Violence In Zimbabwe  Subscriber access only

Political intimidation has mounted in the run-up to the March presidential election

"Church School Used to Train Militias, Zimbabwe Politician Says"  Subscriber access only

Youths reportedly instructed in political violence techniques in run-up to election.

Zimbabwean Archbishop Warns That Church Must Stand Against Injustice  Subscriber access only

Article in church newspaper is thinly veiled criticism of Mugabe government.

Leading Anglican Priest Protests by Cutting Ties With Church in Zimbabwe  Subscriber access only

White clergyman upset with appointment of bishop and with President Mugabe.

Zimbabwe: Evangelicals Attempt to Defuse Crises  Subscriber access only

While decrying land redistribution program, president of Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe stepping down after financial dispute

"Conscience, Not Violence, Must Rule Zimbabwe, Says Catholic Priest"  Subscriber access only

Oskar Wermter warns that country is drifting into civil war

War Veterans Occupy Church on Zimbabwean White-Owned Farm  Subscriber access only

"We just want to pray and leave politics alone, says evicted pastor."

Priest Horrified as Zimbabwe Politician Compared With 'Son of Man'  Subscriber access only

Incident is not the first such comparison in Zimbabwe politics

Zimbabwe Christians 'Outraged' at Police Role in Student's Death  Subscriber access only

Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace calls for peace as students demonstrate over low grants.

"After Months of Bitter Argument, Harare Has a New Anglican Bishop"  Subscriber access only

"Allegations of racism, slander, and deception hang over consecration in troubled Zimbabwe"

Clergyman Forced to Leave Zimbabwe After Criticizing Mugabe Government  Subscriber access only

Authorities revoke work permit of Presbyterian missionary who accused the government being involved in killings

Zimbabwe Church Officials Tell Mugabe to Respect Judiciary and Rule of Law  Subscriber access only

"Catholics, Baptists, and others criticize presidential pressure on Supreme Court."

Catholic Clergy Concerned About Workers on Zimbabwe's White Farms  Subscriber access only

"This is no longer a free country, says Conference of Religious Superiors."

Churches Call for Inquiry Into Zimbabwe's Pre-Election Violence  Subscriber access only

In the meantime, accept the election results says Zimbabwe Council of Churches

Zimbabwe President's Party Refuses to Join Church-Sponsored Talks to End Violence  Subscriber access only

At least 10 dead in country's escalating political violence

Evangelicals Abstain from Zimbabwe's Interfaith Body  Subscriber access only

Christian group opposes blending of Christianity and traditional African religion.

Church Council Urges Swift Resolution of Zimbabwe's Row over White Farms  Subscriber access only

Land redistribution must be done in a systematic, just and transparent manner

Zimbabwe's Black Anglican Priests Claim Exclusion at White Ceremonies  Subscriber access only

Four priests resign, alleging widespread racism

Government Restricts Missionaries  Subscriber access only

News Feed
Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations endorse draft constitution
The Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations presented said it presented COPAC with 24 issues that the church believed were democratically and morally significant to Zimbabwe and its Christian constituency. (Religion in Zimbabwe)
Zimbabwe: 'We Represent Churches of Zimbabwe'
THE Apostolic Christian Council of Zimbabwe is an indigenous church organisation launched to defend and uphold the interests of indigenous churches that have been for a long time regarded as illegitimate. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Churches Dismiss Copac Draft
CHURCHES have vowed to mobilise their followers countrywide to vote against the draft Constitution at the referendum if the document does not outlaw homosexuality and same-sex marriages. (allAfrica.com)

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