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World Vision seeks greater commitment to HIV protection

Governments, donors and the international community must do more to ensure that every HIV positive pregnant woman has access to high quality Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT) services, says relief and development charity World Vision.

Rick Warren's new book hits bestsellers lists

Rick Warren’s first released book since his highly popular Purpose Driven Life is another bestseller and will likely continue its climb in the weeks up to Christmas.

RCCG leader speaks hope to 60,000 Christians

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God was in London last night to reinvigorate Christians for mission and cast off doom and gloom in the midst of the credit crunch.

WEA announces changes to International Council

The World Evangelical Alliance has announced several new appointments to its International Council for the next six years.

India's church leaders commit to peace after Mumbai seige

Church leaders in India have expressed their determination to work for lasting peace in their country after the Mumbai seige came to an end on Saturday. More than 190 were killed and some 300 injured

Derry Diocese says 'thank you' to kids

The Church of Ireland Diocese of Derry and Raphoe will hold a special “thank-you” event this Sunday for children and young people in the diocese.

Church groups respond as Congo conflict deepens

Church-related aid agencies are assisting civilians displaced by the eastern Congo conflict as the UN special envoy made another effort on Friday to arrange peace talks between Congo’s government and Tutsi rebels.

World leaders urged to reform global finances to help poor

As world leaders and finance ministers meet this weekend to discuss funding for poorer countries, two leading development agencies are calling for major reforms of the global financial system to give the war on poverty new momentum.

Christians tackle population growth and climate change

The issue of population growth in a world facing climate change will be addressed at a church organised conference on Friday.

Bible Society helps Christians delve deeper into Bible

Christians can now reconnect with the Bible using a resource based on an ancient Scripture reading method – Lectio Divina.

Body of Lies: A price worth paying?

Global security is of immense importance, and Western security forces play a crucial role in achieving it. But what moral compromises are made along the way?

Thousand Foot Krutch wins Taco Bell 'Best of the Beat'

Taco Bell's inaugural "Best of the Beat" winners were announced last week as part of the Mexican-style restaurant chain's Feed the Beat programme.

Tearfund petition urges Government to help poor adapt to climate change

Tearfund campaigners deliver 10,000-strong petition to the Government urging support for poor people in developing countries as they adapt to climate change.

Anglicans to Deliver first eSermon

A church sermon is to be delivered directly to parishioners' computers this weekend in what is being billed as a world first.

SAT-7 celebrates anonymous donor pledge

SAT-7 has received a welcome boost to its finances after an anonymous donor pledged to triple all first-time donations made to the Christian satellite channel between now and January 15.

Abuse of boys 'largely ignored', warns World Vision

Christian humanitarian agency World Vision has warned that the abuse and exploitation of boys worldwide remains “largely ignored”.