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Churches celebrate 10th anniversary of 'justification' agreement
Methodists, Lutherans and Roman Catholics worldwide on Saturday observed the tenth anniversary of the signing of a landmark ecumenical agreement considered one of the most significant since the Reformation.
New bishop invites Shrewsbury locals to âpull up a pewâ
A town crier will be inviting locals to âpull up a pewâ with the new Bishop of Shrewsbury on Monday.
Christian Aid unveils list of most secretive tax havens
The UK is among the worldâs 10 most secretive tax havens in a new list published by Christian Aid and the Tax Justice Network.
Tearfund lambasts EU leaders after climate finance talks
EU failure of ambition on climate finance reveals a demoralising lack of leadership, says Tearfund.
Archbishop welcomes work of microfinance charity
The Archbishop of Canterbury and a priest from Southern Sudan yesterday promoted the benefits of microfinance for the poor through the work of the charity, Five Talents.
Catholics, Lutherans and Methodists mark 10th anniversary of Justification Declaration
Several commemorative events have been held in Augsburg, Germany, to celebrate the signing of a landmark ecumenical agreement ten years ago between representatives of the Methodist Church, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Roman Catholic Church.
Integrity Music to retail Susan Boyle's debut album to Christians
Integrity Music is partnering with Sony Music to release the debut album from Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle.
Churches urged to rise up in faith
Queues formed outside Windsor Castle as 800 delegates packed the nearby Windsor Parish Church for the annual G12 Europe Conference held from the 30 October to 1 November.
Kidnappers demand £1.2 million ransom for Irish priest in Philippines
Gunmen have asked for £1.2 million to release a 79-year-old missionary kidnapped from his home in the southern Philippines.
New cookbook raises funds for Christian Aid and churches
Surrounded by fresh fish and tasty bread loaves, celebrity chef Kevin Woodford was today joined by Christian Aid director Dr Daleep Mukarji to help launch a unique cookbook.
Tackling climate change is âmoral imperativeâ, say faith leaders
Faith leaders have issued a first of its kind statement on climate change in which they recognise âunequivocally that there is a moral imperative to tackle the causes of global warmingâ.
Kutless goes deeper in worship in latest album
Kutless wants latest release to reflect band's heart and who God is.
Pope wants Iran to give more freedom to Catholics
Pope Benedict XVI has called upon Iran to give greater freedom to Christians to practice their faith.
Pray for victims of Ethiopian food crisis, says World Vision
Christian aid agency World Vision is appealing for donations and prayers for families and communities worst affected by Ethiopiaâs food crisis.
The dawning of the £6.50 loaf?
One environmental agency fears a new era of eye watering food prices across the globe unless âurgentâ action is taken to prevent dangerous climate change.
South India remembers sacrifice of Basel missionaries
Churches in Karnataka and Kerala have celebrated the 175th anniversary of the arrival of the Basel Mission in India.