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Relating climate change to poverty 'vital', says Caritas chief

The leader of a confederation of 162 Catholic relief, development and social service groups says it is “vital” for humanitarian organisations to relate climate change to the issue of poverty and to address the factors that make people vulnerable to climate change.

Training leaders for mission excites new CPAS director

John Coyne, who has joined mission agency CPAS from St John’s Theological College in Nottingham, is calling on 30 years’ of ordained ministry experience to help enhance the leadership and mission of local churches.

Church calls for sexual health campaigns before condom advertising

The Church of England has called for greater investment in public health programmes aimed at teenagers, rather than supporting proposals that could see ‘round the clock’ advertising of condoms.

Local Muslims oppose planned 'mega-mosque'

The first-ever survey of local opinion about a proposed mega-mosque proposed close to the site of the 2012 Olympics stadium has found that more people would prefer a mixed use of the site.

Court rules sacked vicar must leave vicarage

The Bishops of Lichfield and Wolverhampton and the Archdeacon of Walsall have been awarded possession of a West Bromwich vicarage by Birmingham County Court.

Scottish churches to proclaim Gospel at Royal Highland Show

Scotland’s churches will unite to share a pavilion at this year’s Royal Highland and Agricultural Show at Ingliston outside Edinburgh.

Concerns grow for Iran’s religious minorities

Christian Solidarity Worldwide says it is concerned for the safety and wellbeing of non-Muslim religious minorities in Iran amid violent protests over the outcome of the recent presidential elections.

Summer Madness to kick off Irish Festival Season

Summer Madness, Ireland’s largest youth festival, will once again see 5,000 young people descend on Belfast’s King’s Hall for five days of furious festival action from 3 to 7 July 2009.

Southern Baptist head: We have a vision problem

Southern Baptist president Johnny Hunt delivered an impassioned and fiery message to fellow Baptist leaders on Tuesday, imploring them to get out of the lukewarm state found in many of America's pulpits.

New Indian government set to repeal anti-conversion laws

There might finally be some good news for Christians in Indian states where anti-conversion laws are in force.

New book explores human genome project

A new book, 'God, ethics and the human genome: theological, legal and scientific perspectives', has been published to help the church and individual Christians explore the questions raised by advances in genetic science and medicine over the last few decades.

Jason Gray takes listeners to a new intimate level on upcoming album

Jason Gray, one of Christian music's premiere singer-songwriters, is poised to release his second studio album on Centricity Music. Everything Sad Is Coming Untrue will be available from September 1.

North American Anglicans officially establish orthodox body

The Anglican Church in North America was constituted on Monday, marking a new beginning for thousands of conservative Anglicans eager to get past the politics of church and on with promoting the Gospel.

Deputy registrar warns new legislation could violate rights of Christians

A deputy registrar in London has written to every member of the House of Lords asking them to oppose a clause in the Coroners and Justice Bill she says would have “devastating” effects on freedom of expression for Christians in the UK.

Prayers said for refugees and asylum seekers

Christians held prayer events in Wales’s four asylum seeker dispersal centres last Thursday to mark Refugee Week.

15,000 Londoners flock to OM ministry ship

The new ministry ship of Operation Mobilisation, Logos Hope, has welcomed 15,000 visitors onboard since it docked in London more than a week ago.