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Church Action On Poverty Shocked by UK Child Poverty Statistics
Church Action on Poverty (CAP) has voiced its shock at the Government's latest poverty statistics, published Tuesday, which show that the number of children in poverty has increased by more than 100,000 between March 2005 and March 2006.
WARC calls on African Union to Intervene in Zimbabwe
World Alliance of Reformed Churches calls on the African Union to step in, as the economic, political and humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe continues to spiral.
Authorities Close Church in India as Attacks Increase
A leading persecution watchdog has reported that 3 attacks have taken place earlier this month on Christians in Kerala, generally considered a safe-haven for Christians because of the large Christian minority there.
Church Leaders Welcome Northern Ireland Power-Sharing Agreement
Church leaders in Ireland have welcomed Monday's historic agreement between Northern Ireland's main Protestant and Catholic parties to start sharing power on May 8.
Shock as Charity Reports 20 Children 'Lost' to Sex Trade in West Midlands
A charity has left the UK shocked with reports that approximately 20 children, who were supposed to have been in the care of social services in the West Midlands, have disappeared.
World Council of Churches Congratulates Lutheran World Federation on 60th Anniversary
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has offered a message of support to the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) as it celebrates its 60th anniversary.
European Churches Have 'Enormous Potential' to Shape Globalisation
European churches have "enormous potential" to shape globalisation, says the President of the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE).
Bishop Calls for Release of BBC Journalist in Gaza
The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Rev Jonathan Gledhill, has used his Presidential Address to the Lichfield Diocesan Synod, meeting in Muxton, Shropshire, to call for the release of the BBC's Gaza Correspondent Alan Johnston, who disappeared on March 12.
Faith-Based Organisations Must Support Government HIV Strategies
Faith-based organisations must support governments in the implementation of their HIV and Aids strategies, says CAFOD.
Shock as Charity Reports 20 Children 'Lost' to Sex Trade in West Midlands
A charity has left the UK shocked with reports that approximately 20 children, who were supposed to have been in the care of social services in the West Midlands, have disappeared.
iTunes Celebrates Popular Worship Music from Passion
iTunes is celebrating the popular worship music of the 'Passion experience' at a new centralised page on the site known as "The iTunes Guide to the Passion Movement".
World Council of Churches Congratulates Lutheran World Federation on 60th Anniversary
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has offered a message of support to the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) as it celebrates its 60th anniversary.
Christian Aid's Decentralisation Programme Accelerates
Christian Aid has announced that compression software has enabled the organisation to accelerate its decentralisation programme and ensure its global operations are responsive to local needs in developing countries.
World Vision Urges G8 Countries to End Poverty and Aids
World Vision has urged leaders of G8 countries to take the next steps to meet their commitments to end extreme poverty and stop the devastation caused in the developing world by Aids.
Songs of Praise Faces Further Scrutiny
The Bishop of Lichfield has supported the BBC as it stands up to criticism for filming its Songs of Praise Easter special last November.
Bishop of Liverpool Compares Modern Day Racism to Slave Trade
As churches across Britain celebrated the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade, the Bishop of Liverpool told worshippers at Liverpool Cathedral that the horrific murder of black teenager Anthony Walker was caused by the same racism which led to slavery.