Daniel Blake

Roman Catholic Church Apologises for 'Terrible & Sinful' Abuses

The leader of the largest US Roman Catholic archdiocese has apologised for what he called a "terrible sin and crime" as the Church confirmed it would pay a record $660m to people who were sexually abused.

Anglican Head Awarded for Climate Change Efforts

The spiritual head of the 77-million member worldwide Anglican Communion, Dr Rowan Williams, received an award last week from parliamentarians for his work on promoting environmentally friendly causes.

Indian Doctor Charged in Connection to British Terrorist Attacks

Australian police have charged a 27-year-old Indian doctor in connection with the recent UK bomb attempts.

US House of Representatives Votes to Withdraw Troops from Iraq

The US House of Representatives has voted in favour of withdrawing combat troops from Iraq by April 2008.

Financial Advisors Offer Biblical-Based Planning for Christian Clients

A group of financial advisers is taking a fresh approach to financial planning and advice with the launch of Bible-based guidelines.

Don't Betray the Gospel, Evangelicals told

Chris Wright, International Director of Langham Partnership International and Chair of the Lausanne Theology Working Group, has warned that the world church must become more "biblical" or else risk "a betrayal of the gospel".

Eritrea Dismisses Accusations of Religious Persecution

A senior Eritrean government official has categorically denied the existence of religious repression in Eritrea, and has dismissed reports of the mass detentions of Christians as "hyperbole".

Former Mosque Leader Warns Britain Top Target for Extremists

A former imam, or mosque leader, has warned that extremists are aiming to establish Muslim Sharia law in the UK - and that Britain has become the world "number one target" for Islamic strategists.

Two Christian Pastors Shot Dead in Colombia

Two Pentecostal pastors have been assassinated in southern Colombia last week. Initial reports indicate that the 17th Brigade of the leftist guerrilla group, FARC, is responsible.

Baghdad Vicar Given Cryptic Warning of Terror Attacks

It has emerged that a warning was given to a British Anglican priest serving in the Middle East by a purported al Qaeda chief months before the failed car bombings in London and Glasgow.

Christian Charity Accuses Government of Ignoring Need for Fathers

Christian social concern charity CARE has released research which it says shows the Government is ignoring the public's views on the need for fathers.

American Anglican Council Praises Kenya's New US-Based Bishop

The American Anglican Council has applauded the "sound decision" by Archbishop Benjamin Nzimbi of the Anglican Province of Kenya to appoint a suffragan bishop to oversee the province's US-based congregations.

Brown Releases Powers to Appoint Church & Judicial Posts

The Archbishop of York, the Most Rev Dr John Sentamu, has welcomed the announcement by the Prime Minister regarding changes to the process by which diocesan bishops are appointed.

BBC Correspondent Alan Johnston Freed

Alan Johnston, the BBC correspondent abducted by Islamic extremists nearly four months ago, has been released by his kidnappers in Gaza early Wednesday morning.

Hamas Arrests Army of Islam Leader in Alan Johnston Abduction Case

Hamas security forces have captured members of the Palestinian militant group Army of Islam, who are thought to be holding abducted BBC correspondent Alan Johnston.

Housing Justice to Call for Action on Homelessness

Christian homelessness charity Housing Justice has announced details of a major conference to be held in central London on Thursday 19 July 2007.