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Davis Supports Catholic Church in Gay Adoption Row
David Davis, the shadow home secretary, has come out in support of the Roman Catholic Church in the gay adoption row, after Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor said last week that it would be unjust if new sexual orientation laws forced the Catholic Church's adoption agencies to place children with gay couples.
New Report Shows China Failing to Protect Environment
A new report by the Chinese government has revealed that China is failing to make progress on protecting the environment.
Blair: Climate Deal on Verge of Breakthrough
Prime Minister Tony Blair has expressed hope of a new international agreement on climate change goals to replace the Kyoto Protocol accord when it expires.
'Lots, Lots, Lots to Do' to Deliver Promise on Africa, Says Bono
Following the 'Delivering on the Promise of Africa' session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, U2 lead singer Bono said governments in rich countries that promised to help Africa fight poverty and disease should come good on their offers of cash.
Romanian Churches Fear of New Law
Churches in Romania are concerned as a new law that is set to limit the number of officially recognised religions in Romania will take effect.
Thousands of UK Churches Pray on Homelessness Sunday
The plight of homeless people and families forced to live in temporary accommodation and overcrowded conditions were reflected by more than 2,000 churches across the UK on Sunday.
Church Army Lent Appeal Focuses on Future of Evangelism
Church Army has launched its Lent Appeal for 2007, with the focus set firmly on the significance of praying, giving and receiving for the future of evangelism.
4,000 Sign Petition Protesting Against North Korean Abuses
Stephen Crabb MP last week delivered a petition of 3,700 signatures to the North Korean Embassy in London. The petition protests the abuses of "fundamental human rights" committed by the North Korean authorities against their own people, Christian Today has been told.
Thousands of UK Churches Pray on Homelessness Sunday
The plight of homeless people and families forced to live in temporary accommodation and overcrowded conditions were reflected by more than 2,000 churches across the UK on Sunday.
Most 'Gifted' Christian Singer Crowned in Reality TV Show
The Christian version of reality talent shows like 'The X Factor' or 'American Idol' aired yesterday on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) in the US, succeeding in finding the winner of the night.
4,000 Sign Petition Protesting Against North Korean Abuses
Stephen Crabb MP last week delivered a petition of 3,700 signatures to the North Korean Embassy in London. The petition protests the abuses of "fundamental human rights" committed by the North Korean authorities against their own people...
Christians Respond to BBC2's Newsnight 'Witchcraft' Report
The Evangelical Alliance has unreservedly condemned all forms of child abuse, and said that it considers any accusation of witchcraft levelled at a child to be abusive, immoral and unbiblical, following Newsnight's "witchcraft" report.
Church of England Launches New Book on Church and Rural Children
Nearly one in five of the rural population are children - and a new book from the Church of England shows how to involve them in the life of the Church. The book's launch will take place Friday 26 January at the South West Christian Resources Exhibition, Westpoint.
Christians Visit Nigeria to Explore Faith and Citizenship
A group of Anglicans will leave for Nigeria next month to learn more about how Christians can live out their faith alongside Muslims. NIFCON, the Network for Interfaith Concerns, will head for Nigeria on Thursday 1 February at the invitation of Archbishop Josiah Idowu Fear,
Mothers' Union Forms New Link with Baghdad
Mothers' Union has created a new link with the growing membership of the organisation in Baghdad, to offer them prayer, support, and practical help.
Send the Light to Become One of Biggest Non-Profit Distributors in the World
Send the Light (STL) is set to become one of the biggest not-for-profit book distributors in the world, after the firm recently sealed a deal to merge with the International Bible Society (IBS) and create what it calls a worldwide Christian ministry.