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Number of hungry still 'unacceptably high', says UN food agency

The numbers of people suffering from chronic malnutrition are still "unacceptably high", said the United Nations’ food agency Tuesday.

Cameron offers ‘warm welcome’ to Pope

Prime Minister David Cameron has recorded a video message in which he offers the Pope a “very warm welcome” to Britain.

Christians hear call to be peacemakers

Tony Benn and Nims Obunge were among the peace campaigners challenging Christians last night to work for peace in their local communities and around the world.

Welsh churches dig out the treasures for open day

Visitors will be welcomed in to churches across Wales to see some of their more unusual treasures on a nationwide open day this Saturday.

Evangelicals urge all Christians to back Pope visit

The Evangelical Alliance has called on Christians of all denominations to support the Pope’s visit to Britain.

British church attendance turns a corner

For years now, the words ‘church attendance’ have rarely been read apart from the rather gloomy utterance of ‘in decline’.

Kashmir: Christian school torched after reported desecration of Koran in US

Hundreds of Muslims in the divided region of Kashmir took to the streets Monday night in violent protest against the reported desecration of the Koran in the US over the weekend.

Rediscover harvest

Methodist Relief and Development Fund calls on Christians to take a fresh approach to harvest celebrations.

Lichfield Diocese welcomes jail sentence for church lead thiefs

Three men jailed for stealing lead from Stoke Minister roof.

Tearfund and New Wine seek greater Government commitment to ending poverty

Tearfund and New Wine urge Government to step up their game in race to end global poverty.

Florida preacher says he won't 'ever' burn Korans

The Florida preacher who planned to burn Korans on the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks says he won’t “ever” burn Islam’s sacred text.

Bishop condemns Peter Tatchell’s Channel 4 Pope documentary

Bishop says it is "disturbing" that Channel 4 chose the gay rights campaigner to present hour-long documentary on the Pope.

Churches welcome Pope’s visit to Britain

Unanimous welcome for Pope's visit from England's churches, including the Church of England, The Salvation Army, the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church, United Reformed Church and the Church of God of Prophecy.

33Miles to release third studio album, Today

Today, the newest album from GMA Dove nominees 33Miles hits retailers on October 5.

Niger feeding centres overstretched as food crisis worsens

Feeding centres in Niger are filled to capacity in the face of widespread food shortages across the country.

Churches called to be welcoming to migrants

The Catholic bishop in charge of migration policy in England and Wales has called on churches to welcome migrants and see them as their neighbours.