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Hereford church leaders make green New Year’s resolutions

Church leaders in the Diocese of Hereford have pledged to make environmentally friendly changes to their work practices and lifestyle in 2010.

Taizé leader urges young Christians to share their faith

The leader of the Taizé Community last night urged 30,000 young Christians to tell their peers about the Gospel.

Persecution in North Korea set to worsen in 2010
Persecution in North Korea set to worsen in 2010

A charity supporting oppressed believers around the world has warned that persecution against Christians is set to worsen in North Korea in 2010.

Christian Aid appeals for funds as recession takes its toll

Christian Aid has launched a new appeal to raise funds for its work in impoverished communities struggling even more in the global recession.

Vatican reviews Pope's security after attack

The Vatican is to review its safety procedures after a woman managed to break through security guards and push the Pope to the ground on Christmas Eve.

True happiness lies in relationship with Jesus, says Nichols

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales has urged people not to seek their happiness in wealth or career success but rather to find it in a relationship with Jesus and the people they love.

Depend on God and each other, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury is to remind people that they can depend on God for what they need to live in his Christmas message today.

International community must not withdraw from Afghanistan, says Nazir-Ali

The former Bishop of Rochester has warned the international community not to withdraw from Afghanistan.

Parents forgive hit-and-run killer for son’s death

“God is giving us the strength to forgive,” say the parents of an 11-year-old boy killed in a hit-and-run car crash by a woman high on cannabis.

Chef pleads guilty to murdering Christian teaching assistant

A pub chef pleaded guilty in court on Monday to murdering a devout Christian teaching assistant praised by her family for her love for God and other people.

Archbishop encourages provinces to approve Anglican Covenant

The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has advised the Anglican Communion's 34 provinces to approve a document aimed at preventing a split in the global body.

Research points to sharp decline in faith in Britain

New research from the National Centre for Social Research paints a bleak picture of declining faith in Britain.

Development groups fear climate talks will end in failure

One billion people living in extreme poverty will suffer even more if world leaders fail to reach a climate deal at the UN summit in Copenhagen, warn development groups.

Step into the broken world this Christmas, says Frost

The head of Share Jesus International has called on Christians not to let go of reality in amongst all the carol services and A-frame nativity sets this Christmas.

Christian Institute fears Equality Bill will erode religious liberty

The director of the Christian Institute has asked Christians to pray as the second reading of the Equality Bill begins in the House of Lords today.

Archbishops want climate deal that puts people first

If the climate change problem is not resolved, we will either be all winners or all losers, Archbishop Desmond Tutu has said.