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Pope backs Beijing's new State-Approved Bishop
Pope Benedict has given his backing to Beijing's new state-approved Catholic bishop, the official Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano said on Friday, hours after Li Shan was installed in the Chinese capital.
Syria relaxes Entry Restrictions on Iraqi Refugees
Syria has temporarily lifted restrictions on the entry of Iraqi refugees but plans to re-impose them after the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, officials and aid workers said on Friday.
Weary Ugandans forced to flee by Floods
Mary Akiteng has spent half her life fleeing wars and cattle raids. Now she is being chased across Uganda by flood water.
Ozone Deal called Boost to fighting Climate Change
A deal by 191 nations to eliminate ozone-depleting substances 10 years ahead of schedule is a "pivotal moment" in the fight against global warming, Canadian Environment Minister John Baird said on Saturday.
World Vision Convoy Ambushed in Darfur
An aid convoy from Christian agency World Vision International was ambushed in Darfur and three humanitarian workers were wounded, the UN mission to Sudan said Saturday.
Salvation Army Fears Rise in Problem Gambling Rates
The Salvation Army expressed concerns this week that problem gambling rates could rise as gambling opportunities increase.
Caritas Europa Migration Forum Appeals for Right of Movement
Delegates at Caritas Europa's 5th Migration Forum "Building Bridges for Development" are calling for the right of movement for migrants between countries of destination and origin.
Ethical Spending could Eliminate Global Poverty, says CofE Officer
Church of England booklet explains how ethical household spending could reduce mortgage payments and even eliminate global poverty.
Williams urges Anglicans to Resolve Differences
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has pressed US Episcopal bishops to overcome differences and avoid schism in New Orleans this week.
Mission Aviation Fellowship dedicates new Plane for Haiti
Mission Aviation Fellowship is ready for service in Haiti with the dedication of a brand new plane.
CHASTE hits home Anti-Trafficking Message with 'Not for Sale' Release
Counter-trafficking charity Churches Alert To Sex Trafficking across Europe (CHASTE) has commissioned new book 'Not for Sale'.
Borderline wins Third Sector "Oscar"
Borderline, the charity which helps homeless Scots in London, has won the award for Best Annual Report in the Third Sector Excellence Awards.
Seven Killed in Blast Targeting Lebanese Christian MP
A powerful bomb killed a Christian parliament member in a suburb outside of Beirut Wednesday - a week ahead of Lebanon's presidential vote.
China denounces US Criticism of Religious Freedom
China on Thursday denounced a U.S. report accusing it of curbing religious freedoms as groundless and an interference in its internal affairs.
Christian Family embraces Organic Farming in US
All part of the Lord's design: one US family shares why it's taking the organic approach to farming.
Church Metal Thieves Strike Again Stealing New Metal Roof
Metal thieves have continued their hit on churches across the UK, stripping metal from a church roof just days before a massive restoration project was due to be completed.