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Government should show more mercy to asylum seekers, says Sentamu
The Government should show more mercy and compassion towards asylum seekers, especially those from Zimbabwe, the Archbishop of York said last night.
Church leaders condemn Mumbai attacks
Church leaders including the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Pope have condemned the deadly terrorist attacks on India's financial capital, Mumbai.
Rick Warren and Reader's Digest team up for new network
One of Americaâs best known pastors, Rick Warren of The Purpose Driven Life, has teamed up with publishing powerhouse Readerâs Digest to develop a multi-platform network that will train and connect millions of people worldwide who have found the best-selling book helpful and want more biblically-based advice on life.
Kevin Max back with 'Crashing Gates'
Kevin Max is back with an all-new 7-song studio recording 'Crashing Gates'.
Military campaign creating no-go zones for aid workers in Afghanistan
Christian Aid has warned that the US-led military campaign in Afghanistan is creating no-go zones for aid workers.
Hard Gospel project looks beyond divisions in Northern Ireland
The people of Northern Ireland need to hear a message of hope, says the director of the Church of Ireland's Hard Gospel initiative to heal sectarian divides in the country.
Care for the Family appoints new chief executive
National family charity Care for the Family has appointed Mark Molden as its new chief executive.
Christians decry Mumbai attacks
Churches and Christian organisations in India have condemned terrorist attacks across Mumbai that have left 119 people dead and 300 injured.
World Vision urges UN to protect women and children in Congo
Christian humanitarian organisation World Vision presented new findings to the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday on the sexual violence against women and girls that has characterised the brutal conflict in eastern Congo.
Nepalâs Christians look forward to first official Christmas
The Christian community in Nepal is looking forward to celebrating its first official Christmas and Christians in the UK are being asked to show their support.
No end to 'hate campaign' in India
No end is in sight for the âhate campaignâ against Christians and Dalits (formerly known as untouchables) in India where after three months displaced victims are still not able to return home.
Experts weigh in on 'pardon' of John Lennon over Jesus comment
The recent comment touted by some media outlets as the Vaticanâs forgiveness of Beatles legend John Lennon is not quite the papal pardon many think it to be.
CAP: Government must do more to protect vulnerable from financial crisis
Church Action on Poverty has said that some aspects of the Governmentâs Pre-Budget Report would help people hit hardest by the current financial crisis, but warned that more still needs to be done.
Reformed leaders visit north-east Asia churches
Leaders of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) have completed a three-week pastoral visit to Northeast Asia, calling it an important time of listening to a significant branch of the Reformed family.
Licences to research hybrid embryos 'illegal', say groups
The Government's fertility body acted illegally in granting permission to two universities to research animal human hybrid embryos, claim the Christian Legal Centre and Comment on Reproductive Ethics.
Starbucks, Fairtrade Foundation to support smallscale farmers
Starbucks UK and the Fairtrade Foundation have today announced details of the companyâs industry-leading support for small-scale coffee farmers.