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OAC's response to National Secular Society report
OAC national director Peter Kennelly says the group does not seek to evangelise or proselytise in its work with schools.

Jesus misspelled coin PHOTO, VIDEO: Vatican makes 'Lesus' error in Pope Francis' coin
The Vatican misspelled the name of "Jesus" and was forced to recall thousands of papal medals due to the error.

Christian groups defend school work against proselytisation accusations
National Secular Society claims publicly funded schools are being "targeted and exploited" by evangelical Christian groups

'Stop patronising the poor', say anti-corruption campaigners
The Exposed campaign against corruption has issued an open letter to world government, business and church leaders telling them to "stop patronising the poor".

New resources to make tax justice part of church worship
It may not be the most obvious connection in the world, but Christian Aid is launching new resources to help Christians think about tax justice during church worship.

Belfast cathedral to host Day of Prayer for Syria
The ongoing conflict in Syria has prompted a number of prayer and worship events around the globe, with Belfast next to have a special Day of Prayer for the country locked in civil war.

European Parliament condemns violence against Christians in Syria, Pakistan and Iran
The European Parliament passed a resolution on Thursday condemning violence and persecution against Christians in Syria, Pakistan and Iran.

Resources launched for The Bible TV series' UK broadcast
Actor Nonso Anozie was on hand to launch the resources for the UK broadcast of hit TV series, The Bible.

Scottish Christians take a 'StAnd' ahead of independence referendum
Christians across Scotland are uniting in a year of prayer leading up to the independence referendum in September 2014.

Authorities failing to protect Egypt's Christians from violence - Amnesty International
Authorities in Egypt are failing to prevent "deeply disturbing" attacks against the Coptic Christian minority, says Amnesty International.

Britain in danger of becoming 'anti-Christian'
Britain is not only in danger of becoming "unchristian" but also "anti-Christian", the former Bishop of Rochester has warned.

New toolkit to help faith buildings connect with communities
A new toolkit originally developed in the Diocese of Hereford has been reworked to help faith groups more generally make their buildings available for community use.

Ruthless clampdown on shack dwellers in Durban
Christian Aid partner the Church Land Programme has strongly condemned the heavy-handed put down of peaceful protests in Durban, South Africa.

From the occupied Palestinian territories to the European Union
Jenny Derbyshire, a volunteer for the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI), previously based in Bethlehem, was part of a team that travelled to Brussels recently to bring to light stories of Palestinians living under siege. Derbyshire, from Ireland, used her eye witness accounts from the occupied territory to urge the European Union to support the two-state solution for peace and stability in the region.

The God of every story
Best known for penning Indescribable, Laura Story is back this month with her fourth studio album God Of Every Story.
Kenya: Salvation Army church in Mombasa razed after cleric's murder
Murder causes riots in days after siege of Westgate Shopping Centre in Nairobi