Anne Thomas

• Creation Fest to Feature Top UK Christian Musicians

  Top Christian music artists will grace the stage in Devon this summer at Creation Fest, a Christian youth festival that turns the "being Christian is boring" stereotype on its head.

• World Vision Calls for Ceasefire in Lebanon

  World Vision is calling for a ceasefire to deliver humanitarian aid to the 30,000 civilians trapped inside Nahr el-Bared refugee camps as Lebanon's worst internal fighting in 17 years continues to rage.

• World Vision Taiwan Visits Aids and Poverty-Affected Uganda

  World Vision Taiwan and different denominational leaders from the country recently embarked on a visit to Uganda to witness firsthand the challenges being presented by widespread poverty and Aids in the country.

• Luis Palau Festival Wraps Up with 90,000

  World evangelist and author Luis Palau recently joined over 300 churches and 3,000 volunteers last weekend to host over 90,000 people with "Great music & Good News".

• Church of England to Open 100 New Academy Schools

  The Church of England is expected to open 100 academy schools over the next five years, as part of Prime Minister Tony Blair's attempt to cement controversial education reforms before he leaves office. Church officials will take direct control of a multimillion-pound expansion programme, following a deal struck with education ministers this week.

• Priest Predicts Blair's Conversion to Catholicism

  Tony Blair will declare himself a Catholic after he leaves Downing Street, according to a leading cleric. Father Michael Seed made the prediction to friends at a recent memorial service.

• Thousands Petition Against Trafficking on World Vision Tour

  More than 1,000 handprints have been gathered for a World Vision petition calling on the Government to take more decisive action to stamp out human trafficking.

• Rich Countries Should Take 'Moral Responsibility', says Christian Aid

  Christian Aid recently noted that rich countries should take "moral responsibility" for the effects of their carbon emissions. According to a Christian Aid Scotland spokesman, people are underestimating the impact of carbon dioxide emissions on third world populations.

• Senior Cleric Criticises No Smoking Signs in Churches

  A senior London cleric has criticised rules requiring churches to display 'no smoking' signs when a ban comes into force in England in July.

• Tearfund Appeals for Emergency Funds as Darfur Crisis Worsens

  As the conflict and on-going humanitarian crisis worsens in Darfur and Chad, Tearfund is appealing for emergency funds.

• Australians to Hold Concerts to 'Make Poverty History'

  The organisers of last year's successful Make Poverty History concert in Melbourne are preparing a string of concerts this year to put pressure on Australia's politicians to increase foreign aid.

• 'An Evening with Premier' to Feature Andy Flannagan

  Premier Radio will host 'An Evening with Premier - Our God Reigns', featuring worship by Andy Flannagan and a message by Bible teacher Colin Urquhart.