'More Cake, Vicar?' Campaign to Support Anglican Mission Abroad

'More Cake, Vicar?' One mission group certainly hopes so, as it encourages churches to bake and sell cakes to raise funds for Anglican mission abroad. Read More >

Scientists Find 3 Genes that Control HIV Levels

Scientists have pinpointed three genes that help some HIV-infected people rein in the virus and postpone the onset of AIDS in a finding that may help guide vaccine and drug development, they said Thursday. Read More >

Jews Welcome Pope's Move on Latin Prayer

A Jewish group has welcomed the Vatican's suggestion that a little-used traditional prayer for the conversion of Jews, which it views as antisemitic, could be dropped from a revived Latin rite. Read More >

Dwindling Congregation Brings Historic Lake District Church to a Close

One of Britain's most historic churches is to close on Sunday, when it will hold its final Sunday Service. Read More >

Persecution Watchdog Concerned as Burma Army Continues to Rape and Kill

Rape, torture, forced labour and killings continue in Burma as the military regime this week re-convened its National Convention to draft a constitution for the country. Read More >

New Study Reveals AIDS Drugs Build Normal Immune Strength

AIDS drug cocktails may be able to restore the ravaged immune systems of some people infected with HIV, researchers reported on Wednesday. Read More >