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Lutherans urged to challenge unjust food structures

The quest for daily bread is not only an ethical, moral and theological question but also a spiritual challenge for the worldwide Lutheran Church, says its leader the Rev Dr Ishmael Noko.

Catholic Church criticises Italy’s £112 million lottery fever as ‘idolatry’

The Roman Catholic Church has criticised Italy’s lottery fever as millions across the country flock to stores to buy tickets, tempted by the world record jackpot of £112 million.

Christian version of Top Trumps teaches children biblical values

Trading cards game Top Trumps has been popular among young children for decades, but a new alternative Christian version of the game has been released to help children learn more about biblical characters and values.

Third teen dies from crash with MercyMe tour bus

The pregnant teen driver whose car collided with the tour bus carrying Christian rock band MercyMe died Tuesday after having been in critical condition since the crash three days earlier.

Denny’s diner offers special discount to churchgoers

A Texas branch of American diner chain Denny’s has been offering special discounts to its churchgoing customers in a drive to bring in more customers.

Vicar fights Swansea lap dancing club application

A vicar in Swansea is fighting plans for a new lap dancing club and has called for the council to refuse the club’s application.

Religious leaders to meet RBS on lending rates cap

A group of religious leaders and trade unionists calling for the return of usury laws have been invited to the Royal Bank of Scotland this week to speak about plans to cap lending rates to 10 per cent.

YMCA sees greater role for youth in achieving end to world poverty

The World Alliance of YMCAs and World YWCA are marking International Youth Day today with a renewed commitment to boosting the role played by young people in achieving the Millennium Development Goals.

International community must not accept Suu Kyi verdict, says Tutu

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has expressed outrage over the sentencing of Burma’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to another 18 months under house arrest.

US religious groups launch campaign for health care reform

Religious groups in the US pushing for health care reform have launched a national campaign to counteract the very vocal opposition to President Obama’s proposals to revamp the country’s health care system.

World Evangelical Alliance creates human trafficking taskforce

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has created a taskforce on human trafficking in an effort to raise awareness of the problem among the 420 million evangelical Christians it represents worldwide.

Da T.R.U.T.H's 'The Big Picture' debuts at No 1

The Big Picture, the latest CD from Cross Movement Records recording artist Da' T.R.U.T.H., has released to a flurry of activity initiated by his avid fanbase.

Iranian Christian women refuse to recant faith

Two female Christian converts from Islam are defying an order to recant their faith issued by Tehran’s revolutionary court on Sunday.

Charity considers dropping ‘church’ from title for public funding

A Christian charity is to vote on dropping the word ‘church’ from its name because it creates “unnecessary barriers” to receiving public funding.

Church team encourages Honduran churches to stand by people

An international ecumenical team that visited Honduras has encouraged the churches there to “accompany the people in their search for peace with justice and the re-establishment of democracy”.

Baby P’s mother and boyfriend named

A court anonymity order has finally expired allowing the names of the couple responsible for the death of Baby P to be named publicly.