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Jamie Oliver despairs over diet of Britain's poor
The celebrity chef wonders why the poor in countries like Spain and Italy still manage to keep a healthy diet, while Britain's poor choose to eat more expensive junk food.
Iran upholds American Pastor Saeed Abedini's 8-year prison sentence
The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which defends human rights and religious freedom, said an appeals court in Tehran has rejected the appeal of American Pastor Saeed Abedini, a US citizen, and refused to reduce his eight year prison sentence.
Methodist Church celebrates ethnic inclusion
A project promoting and celebrating ethnic inclusion across the Methodist Church comes to an end this week.
Jesus Film and Faith Comes By Hearing mash-up Bible resources
Faith Comes By Hearing and the Jesus Film group are extending their longtime partnership to mash-up their extensive resources in support of the Bible.
International Day of Prayer for Peace
Christians around the world will be joining together in praying for peace and an end to injustice and suffering on 21 September.
British public oppose company secrecy
Over half of British people are opposed to company owners being able to keep their identities secret.
Young Christians have fun and develop their faith
The summer has seen a rash of events for new generations - here is an insight from some participants around the Diocese of Lichfield.
Permanent home found for Sisters who left Anglican community
The new religious community of the Personal Ordinariate, the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary, has moved into a permanent home for the first time since being received into the full communion of the Catholic Church.
Churches make a stand for Bangladeshi garment workers
The Church of Scotland is supporting the Church of Bangladesh in campaigning for better rights and safer working conditions for Bangladeshi garment workers.
Court case hangs over Indonesian pastor
Pastor says he was the victim, as human rights group questions police logic
New insurance website helps consumers give while they shop
A new insurance price comparison website has been set up to help consumers give while they shop.
Time for Action
On Sunday 25th August, Time for Action, a British response to the Kairos Palestine document will be launched at the Greenbelt Arts Festival, in Cheltenham.
Victims of India's Kandhamal violence still waiting for justice five years on
The Christian community in Kandhamal district, Odisha state (formerly Orissa) is this weekend marking the fifth anniversary of a wave of violence in which an estimated 90 people were killed and at least 54,000 displaced.
UK Church reports over 100 attacks on Christian properties in Egypt
The Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK has received reports of over a hundred attacks on churches and other Christian buildings in Egypt since the ousting of President Mohamed Morsi. Â
Fears of further displacement in Democratic Republic of Congo
World Vision fears more clashes in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo will force thousands of people to flee.
Church of Scotland offers thoughts and prayers after Shetland helicopter crash
The Church of Scotland says its thoughts and prayers are with all those involved in the fatal helicopter crash off Shetland on Friday. Â