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Saving Zimbabwe is Britain's Duty, says Sentamu
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has made a direct appeal to Gordon Brown to intervene in the "humanitarian disaster" unfolding in Zimbabwe by imposing tough new sanctions
School Students Crowned BBC 'Congregation of the Year'
Students from Abbots Bromley School for Girls have been crowned the BBC Radio Stoke / Diocese of Lichfield 'Congregation of the Year' after impressing judges and the public in this year's Songs from the Aisles contest.
Trust the Father
Throughout the Psalms, David acknowledges that he chose to put his life in the hands of the Lord. In this verse, He was, in essence, saying ...
UNICEF says Child Deaths down sharply since 1990
Global efforts to promote childhood immunisation, breast-feeding and anti-malaria measures have helped cut by nearly a quarter the death rate of children under age 5 since 1990, says UNICEF.
Egypt to close rights group aiding torture victims
Egypt has told a rights group that aids torture victims it will be shut down for financial misdeeds, the group said on Thursday, in what activists called a government effort to quash criticism.
Missing British girl's parents say hunt must go on
The parents of missing British girl Madeleine McCann are to launch an advertising campaign across Europe to try to shift attention back to the search for their daughter, a family member said on Saturday.
Vatican rules on Nourishment for Vegetative Patients
The Vatican, ruling on a debate that has divided Catholic hospitals, said on Friday it was wrong to stop administering food and water to patients in a vegetative state even if they would never regain consciousness.
Dying Pope did not ask for Euthanasia - Doctor
Doctors assisting Pope John Paul II in his final days never suspended medical treatment and the pontiff did not ask them to do so, his personal physician said.
China Capital Bishop settled, Vatican Stance Unclear
The next Catholic bishop of China's capital will be installed this week, church sources said on Monday, but it is uncertain whether the sensitive appointment will have the approval of the Vatican.
Nigerian Pentecostalism Thriving on Miracles, Prosperity Promises
Millions are flooding to join Pentecostal churches in Africa where vows of miraculous healing and promises of pending fortunes are attracting swathes of the continent's sick and poor.
Solomon Islands Churches Urged to Tackle Violence Against Women
Churches in the Solomon Islands have been urged to do more to tackle violence against women and other vulnerable groups.
OMLifehope to bring Joy with New Year Outreach
Christian ministry OMLifehope is inviting enthusiastic Christians to take part in a week of joy-bringing mission outreach in Birmingham this Christmas and New Year.
Bangladeshi Aid Worker Kidnapped in Afghanistan
Four gunmen in police uniform abducted a Bangladeshi aid worker in Afghanistan, a provincial governor said on Sunday, the latest in a spate of kidnappings of foreigners by Taliban insurgents and criminal gangs.
Special Prayers Follow McRae Helicopter Crash
Special prayers will be said at a Lanarkshire church in Scotland after Strathclyde Police announced that rally racing champion Colin McRae was believed to be among those killed in a helicopter crash on Saturday.
Ralph Winter Encourages Christians to Seek Unity in Education
A renowned pioneer in the field of world missions has urged Christian students to start their school year with the goal of fulfilling the university's ultimate purpose - to unite knowledge.
Pakistan Floods: Rebuilding Homes, Health and Communities
Christian aid agencies are working hard in Pakistan to restore normality for some of this summer's flood victims, reports the US-based Church World Service.