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TV Star Heads CAFOD's Ethical Gold Campaign This Valentine's Day
Casualty star Ben Price - "nasty Nathan" in the TV drama - is spreading the love this Valentine's Day as he supports the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development's (CAFOD) campaign for ethical gold and asking others to join him.
Youth in Hong Kong 'Surprisingly' Abstinent, Christian Group Reports
A survey conducted by a Christian group in Hong Kong revealed that, despite the city's reputation as racy and cosmopolitan, young people are 'surprisingly' traditional when it comes to sex.
Stop the Traffik to Tour UK Universities
Throughout February and March 2007, the Oasis Trust will be taking to the road to tour universities across England to raise awareness as part of the Stop the Traffik campaign.
Switchfoot Wraps Up Sell-Out European Tour
Just back from a sell-out concert run through Europe, popular rock band Switchfoot now prepares to embark on a 41-city "Oh! GravityTour" of the United States and Canada.
Portugal Set to Legalise Abortion Despite 'Void' Referendum
Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates has outraged pro-life supporters by saying that he will legalise abortion in the country, despite the weekend's referendum having a turnout too low to be legally binding.
Branson and Gore Launch $25m Climate Change Competition
With climate change issues dominating news headlines worldwide, Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson has launched a competition in London alongside former US vice-president Al Gore recently, to improve the critical issue.
Faith-Based Organisations Play Major Role in HIV/AIDS Care, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a report in which it says that more effort is needed to encourage greater collaboration between public health agencies and faith-based organisations (FBOs), if progress is to be made towards the goal of universal access towards HIV prevention, treatment, care and support by 2010.
Church Hopes to Break 'Spend, Spend, Spend' Wedding Culture
Get to your wedding in a taxi - just one of the many novel suggestions from the Church of England for a more cost-effective wedding.
Anglicans Face Schism Over Gay Debate at Upcoming Summit
The warring factions of the Anglican Communion will come face to face for a summit in Tanzania with the issue of gay clergy set to take centre stage.
Portugal Set For Crunch Referendum on Abortion
A crunch vote is set to bring faith and politics in direct conflict as a national referendum takes place in Portugal on whether to lift the country's ban on abortion.
Church Hopes to Break 'Spend, Spend, Spend' Wedding Culture
Forget lavish gowns and buffets at your wedding. If you're getting married any time soon, the Church of England hopes you might take a leaf out of its new book and buy your wedding dress and suit from a charity shop - and give it back afterwards.
Portugal Set For Crunch Referendum on Abortion
A crunch vote is set to bring faith and politics in direct conflict as a national referendum takes place in Portugal on whether to lift the country's ban on abortion.
New Bible Project for Young Generation Launched
US Christian book publishers, Thomas Nelson Inc/Nelson Bibles, has launched new project The Voice after a recent found that younger, non-traditional Christians exploring their spirituality through modern means like technology and music.
Another C.S. Lewis Novel to be Adapted to Big Screen
Walden Media, the company that brought The Chronicles of Narnia to the silver screen, has recently announced its intention of adapting yet another C.S. Lewis work.
Controversial 'Homophobic' Snickers Ad Withdrawn in US
A Snickers commercial that aired during the Super Bowl and featured two car mechanics accidentally kissing has been immediately withdrawn following complaints from several gay rights organisations that labelled it as "homophobic."
Brazilian Baptist Convention Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
The Brazilian Baptist Convention (BBC) celebrated its 100th anniversary during its 2007 Assembly in Florianópolis, January 23 to 30.