Daniel Blake
Archbishop of Armagh to become Cardinal
Dr Sean Brady, the Catholic Primate of All-Ireland, is one of 23 prelates who will be admitted to the ranks of the Roman Catholic College of Cardinals.
'Strength to Strength' conference for African organisations
The Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) has begun its first conference in Addis Ababa for its African partner organisations. The conference runs from 22-26 November and is entitled "Strength to Strength".
Beaten Indian students speak of 'privilege' to suffer for Christ
Two Gospel for Asia Bible college students were beaten by a mob of anti Christian extremists in Haryana state, India. The incident took place on 14th November.
Churches Together and BBC to have 'Pathways of Prayer' for Lent 2008
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) and BBC Radio 4 have announced a new partnership for Lent 2008 called "Pathways of Prayer".
Report shows 'hidden contribution' of Glasgow churches
A new report by Glasgow Churches Action has shown that churches are making a "hidden contribution" to the city.
Embryology Bill delayed as peer collapses
The debate in the House of Lords on the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill was unexpectedly adjourned on Monday after a Labour peer speaking in the debate collapsed in the chamber.
Brown outlines vision to tackle climate change
The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, has outlined his vision of creating a greener Britain. Speaking at an event organised by the WWF called "A One Planet Future", Brown said that a new "green hotline" will be introduced that will allow people to seek advice on what they can do to be more environmentally friendly.
Dolly the sheep creator abandons human cloning
Ian Wilmut, the cloner of Dolly the sheep, has abandoned cloning human embryos in favour of newly developed adult stem cell research which is considered more ethical by pro-life groups.
Preperations underway for 150th anniversary of Lourdes apparitions
Preparations are underway among Catholics for the 2008 Jubilee celebrating 150 years since the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to a young French girl, Bernadette Soubirous, from Lourdes.
EU passes resolution against persecution of Christians
The European Parliament has passed a resolution condemning persecution against Christians.
CARE: Poll shows public against downgrading fathers
A new poll commissioned for Christian Action, Research and Education (CARE) has revealed that nearly four out of five people believe that the Government is wrong to allow IVF clinics to scrap the rule that they must take into account a child's need for a father when approving bids for fertility treatment.
Californian diocese invited to break with Episcopal Church
The Diocese of San Joaquin in California has received a formal invitation to break with the national Episcopal Church of the USA over the issue of the ordination of homosexuals and women.
'Bunnygirls' and 'cowboys' to demonstrate against Government Bill
A group of 'cowboys' and 'bunnygirls' will be holding a demonstration outside the Houses of Parliament next Monday to remind members of the House of Lords of passing the Government's Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill.
UN makes progress against malnutrition in Kenya
Three UN agencies praised the international community for its support in helping turn around a devastating malnutrition crisis in the Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps in northern Kenya.
Baptists offer historic apology for transatlantic slave trade
The Baptist Union of Great Britain has released a statement apologising for the transatlantic slave trade
'Remains of the Day': TV broadcast on persecuted church in Nigeria
A major new TV documentary on the persecuted church in Nigeria is to air on satellite TV next week. 'Remains of the Day' is co-produced by Release International, Christian Solidarity Worldwide and The Voice of the Martyrs Canada.