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Wolverhampton children get to grips with angels
Children from schools in Wolverhampton took part in an innovative community project on Saturday centred on the theme of angels.
Jewish leaders won't attend Vatican inter-faith event
Italian Jewish leaders say they will not participate in an annual day of inter-faith activities with Catholic leaders next January to protest a reinstated Catholic prayer that calls for Jewish conversion to Christianity.
Houses of worship burned, over 300 killed in Nigeria
More than 300 people have died in Muslim-Christian clashes in the worst sectarian violence in Nigeria since 2004, when some 700 people were killed.
New report explores influence of faith on family
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has published a new report exploring the influence of faith and different religions on family life.
New commitment to aid Russian Church
Russian Catholic Bishops have held historic meetings with representatives of leading European and American Catholic organisations about the future of the Church in Russia.
HIV and Aids sufferers in Zimbabwe face further misery
Thousands of people with HIV and AIDS are being forced further into misery in Zimbabwe, as drastic food shortages and spiralling prices make it difficult for sufferers to keep up with antiretroviral treatment regimes, warns Catholic aid agency Progressio.
UK Zimbabwean leader supports Sentamu on asylum
The General-Secretary of the Council of Zimbabwean Christian Leaders in the UK has accused the British government of âirresponsible denialâ and said Minister Phil Woolas is âdevoid of empathyâ.
World Vision seeks greater commitment to HIV protection
Governments, donors and the international community must do more to ensure that every HIV positive pregnant woman has access to high quality Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT) services, says relief and development charity World Vision.
Rick Warren's new book hits bestsellers lists
Rick Warrenâs first released book since his highly popular Purpose Driven Life is another bestseller and will likely continue its climb in the weeks up to Christmas.
RCCG leader speaks hope to 60,000 Christians
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God was in London last night to reinvigorate Christians for mission and cast off doom and gloom in the midst of the credit crunch.
WEA announces changes to International Council
The World Evangelical Alliance has announced several new appointments to its International Council for the next six years.
India's church leaders commit to peace after Mumbai seige
Church leaders in India have expressed their determination to work for lasting peace in their country after the Mumbai seige came to an end on Saturday. More than 190 were killed and some 300 injured
Derry Diocese says 'thank you' to kids
The Church of Ireland Diocese of Derry and Raphoe will hold a special âthank-youâ event this Sunday for children and young people in the diocese.
Church groups respond as Congo conflict deepens
Church-related aid agencies are assisting civilians displaced by the eastern Congo conflict as the UN special envoy made another effort on Friday to arrange peace talks between Congoâs government and Tutsi rebels.
World leaders urged to reform global finances to help poor
As world leaders and finance ministers meet this weekend to discuss funding for poorer countries, two leading development agencies are calling for major reforms of the global financial system to give the war on poverty new momentum.
Christians tackle population growth and climate change
The issue of population growth in a world facing climate change will be addressed at a church organised conference on Friday.