Susie Turner

• US called to strengthen policies on freedom of religion and belief

  A multi-faith network has published a letter calling on the US government to do more to protect and promote international religious freedom.

• Mixing art and community in East London

  London City Mission is collaborating in a new artist-led gallery and project space in East London.

• HOPE Revolution to release young people in UK mission

  Thousands of young Christians will be released by HOPE Revolution to lead word and action mission across the UK in 2014.

• Phone fast for victims of war, sexual violence and corruption in DRC

  People are being asked to switch off their mobile phones this Sunday to make a stand for victims of war, sexual violence and corruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

• Bishop's smile immortalised in portrait by wife

  The Bishop of Hereford's artist wife has years of painting behind her but admits it was a fresh challenge to capture her husband's much loved smile for his retiring portrait.

• Smokers emotionally worse off

  New research by Gallup has found that smokers are in worse emotional health than non-smokers.

• Christian Aid launches India floods appeal

  Christian Aid has launched an emergency appeal in response to deadly flooding and landslides that have devastated parts of northern India.

• Lindisfarne Gospels inspire graffiti art project

  A graffiti art project is to be launched in Gateshead on Monday in celebration of the return of the Lindisfarne Gospels to the region.

• Mothers and children at risk in Democratic Republic of Congo

  Tearfund says mothers and children in the Democratic Republic of Congo are in need of vital help.

• Diocese of Durham celebrates Sudanese champion of education

  The Diocese of Durham welcomed a survivor of the Sudanese civil war who has championed the cause of education in Southern Sudan.

• Archbishop: South Africa must learn to let Mandela go

  The Archbishop of Cape Town says he is glad people are offering heartfelt prayers for the recovery of Nelson Mandela but he also welcomes the growing acceptance that the former South African President cannot go on forever.

• India: Gospel for Asia responds to devastating floods

  Gospel for Asia is providing clean water and food to people affected by what are believed to be India's heaviest monsoon rains in 60 years.