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Tearfund launches Alive appeal for access to vital HIV medicine
Christian aid agency Tearfund has launched an appeal to ensure people living with HIV are able to access vital antiretroviral (ARV) medication.
Iraqi refugee: I'd rather go to hell than go back
An Iraqi Christian taking refuge in Syria is adamant about not returning to his homeland, which - like for many other believers fleeing the sectarian violence-rife country - has brought him so much pain and suffering.
Christians forced to leave relief camps, group says
Victims of anti-Christian violence in Orissa's Kandhamal district are being forced to return to their villages by the state administration, a local Christian body claimed.
Guernica: An image of lament
Pablo Picasso's largest painting is grounded in a spirituality that is honest about suffering and the need for lament.
Religious charities explore working in different faith communities
Christian, Jewish and Islamic charities have come together to debate how best faith-based organisations can work in communities of other religions across the world.
Taize helps young Africans build trust
Thousands of young African Christians gathered in Nairobi last week for five days of worship, prayer and exploring Godâs calling on their lives.
Deacon Blue singer donates song proceeds to cancer fund
Renowned Scottish singer and songwriter Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue has agreed to donate the proceeds of one of his new songs to a new fund that supports women diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy.
Churches told to lead effort against HIV and Aids
Church and charity leaders are marking World Aids Day on Monday with a call to Christians to lead the way in addressing HIV and Aids.
WCC urges radical change to economic structures
World leaders need to make radical changes to the global economic system so that it is more just to the poor and protects the environment, said the worldâs largest ecumenical body ahead of a major UN conference that began Saturday.
Wolverhampton children get to grips with angels
Children from schools in Wolverhampton took part in an innovative community project on Saturday centred on the theme of angels.
Jewish leaders won't attend Vatican inter-faith event
Italian Jewish leaders say they will not participate in an annual day of inter-faith activities with Catholic leaders next January to protest a reinstated Catholic prayer that calls for Jewish conversion to Christianity.
Houses of worship burned, over 300 killed in Nigeria
More than 300 people have died in Muslim-Christian clashes in the worst sectarian violence in Nigeria since 2004, when some 700 people were killed.
New report explores influence of faith on family
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has published a new report exploring the influence of faith and different religions on family life.
New commitment to aid Russian Church
Russian Catholic Bishops have held historic meetings with representatives of leading European and American Catholic organisations about the future of the Church in Russia.
HIV and Aids sufferers in Zimbabwe face further misery
Thousands of people with HIV and AIDS are being forced further into misery in Zimbabwe, as drastic food shortages and spiralling prices make it difficult for sufferers to keep up with antiretroviral treatment regimes, warns Catholic aid agency Progressio.
UK Zimbabwean leader supports Sentamu on asylum
The General-Secretary of the Council of Zimbabwean Christian Leaders in the UK has accused the British government of âirresponsible denialâ and said Minister Phil Woolas is âdevoid of empathyâ.