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It's too late to save our island, but not too late to save the world

âIf icebergs break off and float past the south coast of New Zealand we wonder what is coming next," said the Rev Asora Amosa, a Samoan-born pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Christians challenged to pray and care for HIV affected

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are to speak out on World Aids Day next Monday to highlight the vital role of the church in supporting those affected by HIV.

Santa fun run raises hope and funds for Manchester's homeless

Nearly 50 'Santas' aged from 5 to 75 invaded the streets of Prestwich and Kersal in Greater Manchester on Saturday for a two-mile fun run.

All Ireland Primate welcomes Antiochian Orthodox Archbishop

The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, the Most Rev Alan Harper has welcomed Metropolitan John, Archbishop of the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Western and Central Europe, to Armagh.

Church responds to deepening crisis in conflict-torn Congo

Tearfundâs church partner agencies are delivering lifesaving food, water, shelter and emergency medical supplies to some of the tens of thousands of families affected by the violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Zimbabwe crisis worse than imagined, says Carter

Former US president and prominent Baptist Jimmy Carter expressed his shock on Monday at the extent of Zimbabweâs humanitarian crisis, saying that it appeared to be far greater than he had imagined.

Pope ponders prospects for inter-faith dialogue

Pope Benedict XVI questioned the current direction of inter-faith dialogue on Sunday, but maintained that talks of some form between religious groups were still needed.

Ecumenical delegation in Pakistan to support churches amid conflict

Religious freedom and interreligious dialogue will be on the agenda of an international ecumenical delegation visiting Pakistan for a week starting on Monday.

Methodist Church appoints first salaried youth president

The Methodist Church has named Sarah Malik as the first salaried president of the Methodist Youth Conference.

Most Britons unaware of Darwin anniversaries, poll finds

The results of a new poll out today by faith-based think tank Theos have revealed that eight in 10 people in Britain are unaware that 2009 marks two major Charles Darwin anniversaries.

China Aid refutes claims Bible smuggling is 'unnecessary'

China Aid Association has refuted the assertion of the head of the Bible Society in New South Wales, Australia, last week that smuggling Bibles into the country is no longer necessary with the mass printing of scriptures by the government-approved printing press.