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Prayer roadshow to criss cross UK
The organisers of the National Day of Prayer have announced plans for a prayer roadshow to visit towns and cities across the UK.
Church challenged in Parliament over women bishops
The Church of England was faced with difficult questions in the House of Commons after failing to pass legislation that would have allowed women to be bishops.
Archbishop 'saddened' by marginalisation of Catholics in Scotland
New figures from the Crown Office point to a rise in hate crimes against Catholics in Scotland.
Salvation Army's War Cry goes digital
The Salvation Army's iconic War Cry newspaper goes on sale in digital format for the first time on Saturday.
UN human rights chief raises concerns over Indonesia
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has raised concerns over the plight of religious minorities in Indonesia.
Gaza 'in urgent need of humanitarian support'
Christian Aid has welcomed the ceasefire between Gaza and Israel but warns that some people have been badly affected by the latest conflict.
Tony Blair, Justin Welby to work on reconciliation in Nigeria
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, the Archbishop of Canterbury-elect Bishop Justin Welby, and Prince Ghazi of Jordan have unveiled plans to work on reconciliation in Nigeria.
Shane Claiborne and Tony Campolo tackle Christian living
Best-selling Christian authors Shane Claiborne and Tony Campolo say discussions about Christian doctrine are important, but believers today have gotten away from living out the simple, practical life-teachings of Jesus Christ.
G8 must tackle 'ridiculously unfair' global system
Christian development agency Tearfund says the G8 must commit to ending poverty when it meets next year in Northern Ireland.
Exodus continues in Zimbabwe
Bad government and grinding poverty in Zimbabwe are continuing to drive people abroad at the very time political leaders want to woo them back to take part in elections, according to a report received by a Catholic charity.
New resource addresses mental health stigma
A new web resource was launched this week to help churches be welcoming places for people with mental health issues.
Blasphemy victim's life still at risk
Rimsha Masih may have gained victory in her blasphemy case but the Christian teenager's life is still in danger, Release International has warned.
Social problems require more than charity, says Archbishop
It will take more than compassion and charity to solve the social problems in society, the Archbishop of Wales has said.
Lausanne Movement begins search for new leader
The Lausanne Movement has started the process to appoint a new executive chair after current incumbent the Reverend Doug Birdsall was appointed as the new president of the American Bible Society.
Service marks new start for USPG
Anglican mission agency USPG has heralded in a new era with a service to launch its new name, Us.
Christians praying for Israel and Gaza
Christians are praying that the fragile peace between Israel and Gaza will be a lasting one.