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Williams Backs Amnesty International Appeal for Imprisoned African Cleric
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has given his support to an appeal by human rights group Amnesty International for the liberation of Rev Bienvenido Samba Momessori, a clergyman imprisoned in Equatorial Guinea for his peaceful political views.
South Korea Aims to Tackle High Suicide Rate
A campaign to tackle South Korea's high suicide rate is being planned by the country's health officials. Suicide has doubled in five years in the country, becoming a major issue since statistics showed a sharp rise in South Koreans taking their own lives, the BBC reports.
Jakarta Flood Victims Could Face Yet More Suffering
The Indonesian branch of Caritas Internationalis, the global confederation of 162 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations, has warned that serious illnesses are starting to take hold among the victims of the Jakarta floods.
President of Catholics for a Free Choice to Step Down
One of the pro-choice movement's most senior leaders, Frances Kissling, is stepping down as president of Catholics for a Free Choice.
Anti-Conversion Bill Becomes Law in North India State
On 19 February, the governor of Himachal Pradesh state, Shri Justice Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje, gave his assent to the anti-conversion law passed by the state legislature on 29 December 2006. The bill has now passed into law.
Christian Homelessness Charity Condemns Social Housing Review
Christian homelessness charity Housing Justice has reacted with concern to a publication reviewing social housing by Professor John Hills.
London Church Leaders Organise 'Walk of Peace' Amid Recent Gun Attacks
Hundreds of Christians, along with Londoners from all communities, will unite in a prayer walk through the two London boroughs blighted by recent tragic gun attacks.
Sexualisation Harms Women's Mental & Physical Health, Reports Say
US experts recently warned that the media's portrayal of young women as sex objects harms girls' mental and physical health. Magazines, television, video games and music videos all have a detrimental effect, a task force from the American Psychological Association reported.
World Vision Aids Flood Crisis in Mozambique
World Vision has recently distributed 150 metric tonnes of food to communities in the city of Mutarara, following the devastating floods in Mozambique.
Sexualisation Harms Women's Mental & Physical Health, Reports Say
US experts recently warned that the media's portrayal of young women as sex objects harms girls' mental and physical health. Magazines, television, video games and music videos all have a detrimental effect, a task force from the American Psychological Association reported.
World Vision Aids Flood Crisis in Mozambique
World Vision has distributed 150 metric tonnes of food to communities in the city of Mutarara, following the devastating floods in Mozambique.
David Cameron a 'Fan of Faith Schools'
David Cameron has stated that he wants to send his daughter to a faith school rather than allow her to get "a bit lost" in a standard state primary. The Conservative leader is preparing to reject at least 15 schools to send his daughter to a faith school, the Telegraph reports.
World Ecumenical Body Supports 'Groundbreaking' Climate Statement
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has endorsed a groundbreaking climate change statement, which has been produced following an unprecedented consensus among high-level representatives of the corporate world as well as civil, religious and educational institutions.
Tickets for 'Louder' AIDS Concert Go On Sale
Tickets for 'Louder', a concert promoting awareness for African-based HIV/AIDS charities, are now available for purchase. The event, which will be held at the Royal Albert Hall on 7 May, 2007, will feature multiple Grammy and Dove award-winning US artists Third Day and TobyMac (from dc talk) as the headline performers at the launch event.
GMA Dove Awards Nominations Announced
Nominations were announced yesterday for the 38th Annual GMA Dove Awards by the Gospel Music Association (GMA). While newcomers led the field alongside established artists, several producers and songwriters also earned multiple nominations.
Tearfund Welcomes Mugabe Sanctions, Fears for Zimbabwe's Poor
Tearfund has welcomed the EU decision to renew the 'restricted measures' against President Mugabe's regime in Zimbabwe. But while their renewal sends a message of continuing disapproval from the international community, the poor and marginalised have never been so desperate, says Christian humanitarian agency Tearfund.