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UN head reaffirms 'strong' collaboration with World Council of Churches
The United Nations and the World Council of Churches (WCC) have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborate at a meeting between the general secretaries of both organisations held on 29 October at the UN headquarters in New York.
Anglican Diocese of California offers backing to gay blessings
The Episcopal Diocese of California has given authorisation for the use of three trial rites for the blessing of same-sex unions.
CAFOD tells gold industry to clean up
CAFOD Unearth Justice campaigners tell the gold industry this is a 'real golden time to clean up'.
Christians to celebrate transformational role of faith in society
God is not just on the agenda, He is at the heart of it, says Faithworks.
Christian Peoples Alliance re-elects Craig as national head
The Christian Peoples Alliance has re-elected Councillor Alan Craig as national leader of the party to take on what it calls "Labour's political dominance" in the East End of London.
Care for the Family to support families in Northern Ireland
Care for the Family is gearing up for the launch of a new community representatives scheme in Derry in the hope of bringing additional support to families.
Low-key service to mark six months since Madeleine's disappearance
On Saturday, the family of missing Madeleine McCann will hold a church service to mark six months since she was last seen in the Algarve resort of Praia da Luz.
Christians join MPs in Day of Action for Burma in London
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) joined a day of action for Burma in Parliament Square yesterday, as the first-ever full-length Government-sponsored debate on Burma took place on the floor of the House of Commons.
Government needs better case to extend detention of terrorist suspects - CofE
The Government needs to produce a better case if it wishes to extend the time suspected terrorists can be detained without charge, according to the Church of England.
Emergency church schools meeting to discuss proposed closures
Church officials have arranged a meeting in Shropshire today, to discuss radical changes which will affect dozens of primary schools.
Billy Elliot shows churches how to follow God's call
Churches across England will be encouraged to look to the story of young ballet dancer Billy Elliot next Lent.
I Count campaigners press Government on climate change
A petition with 150,000 signatures has been handed in to Downing Street by supporters of the I Count climate change campaign pressing the UK Government to step up its efforts to tackle climate change.
Crumbling French churches spark unholy row
Many of rural France's churches are beautiful, but they are also empty - and few are willing to take them on.
Pope urges pharmacists to reject abortion pill
Pharmacists must be allowed to refuse to supply drugs that cause abortion or euthanasia, Pope Benedict said on Monday, calling on health professionals to be "conscientious objectors" against such practices.
Iraq's Endangered Christians Promised Protection
Iraq's prime minister vowed Saturday to protect and support the country's rapidly diminishing Christian population, which has been fleeing sectarian violence in the country.
Kentucky megachurch to send 'Jesus Loves You' letters to Britney Spears
A megachurch in Kentucky is collecting letters of love and support to send to pop singer Britney Spears amid drugs and alcohol problems and a rocky battle with her ex-husband over custody of their two children.