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Bath and Wells "Shocked" over Child Abuse Priest
The Church of England Diocese of Bath and Wells said it was "shocked and horrified" after one of its priests was found guilty of sexually abusing boys, just one week after a former choirmaster was sentenced to jail over child sex abuse.
World Vision NZ Calls on New Zealanders to Support Fair Trade
World Vision New Zealand is calling on New Zealanders to buy fair trade products as it lends its support to Fair Trade Fortnight, an initiative of the Fair Trade Association for Australia and New Zealand.
Americans Unite on National Day of Prayer
The US and its millions of residents united in prayer yesterday for the 56th Annual National Day of Prayer. It was a day when Americans of all faiths were urged to "drop their denominational tags and racial and cultural differences" and pray.
CCPAS "Pleased" With Archbishop's Child Abuse Statement
The Churches Child Protection Advisory Service has said it is "very pleased" with the statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury on child abuse following last week's sentencing of Peter Halliday, the ex-choirmaster who abused boys between 1985 and 1990.
Bush and Clinton to Help Dedicate New Billy Graham Library
US President George W Bush and former President Bill Clinton will join the legendary evangelist Rev Billy Graham at the dedication ceremony of his brand new state of the art library at the end of the month.
Blasphemy Law Undre Fire amid Religious Violence in Pakistan
Two Christians in Pakistan have been taken into protective custody yesterday to protect them from militants who believe they are guilty of blasphemy and want to kill them.
Micah Challenge Welcomes New African Education Funding
Micah Challenge UK , a coalition of churches and Christian organisations, is calling on the Government to make disabled and marginalised children a priority following the announcement of new funding for education in Tanzania and Ethiopia.
Bono Supports Education for Millions of African Children
U2 frontman Bono is supporting a campaign to bring education services to millions of children in Africa. The Irish rock star, who is an avid supporter of anti-poverty projects, has lent his stardom to the project in the hope that it will highlight the cause.
Queen Commences 'Green' US Visit to Virginia Tech Survivors
The Queen commences a compassionate visit to the US on Thursday to meet survivors from the Virginia Tech college shootings in what will be her first trip to the US in 16 years.
Archbishop of Glasgow Receives Major Italian Honour
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow, the Most Rev Mario Conti, has received the Star of Italian Solidarity, a major Italian honour. The award recognises Archbishop Conti's services to promoting friendship and cultural exchange between Scotland and Italy.
Interview: Jars of Clay on the Gospel Music Industry
In this interview, Jars of Clay's Dan Haseltine and Matthew Odmark give an update on their ministry Blood:Water Mission, upcoming projects, and their thoughts on the gospel music industry.
One in Five GPs in Britain Want Abortion Ban
Nearly one in five GPs throughout Britain believes abortions should not be legal and should be banned, a survey has revealed this week.
Arrest Warrants Issued for War Crimes Suspects in Sudan
Arrest warrants have been issued for a Sudanese minister and a militia leader by the International Criminal Court, following suspicions of war crimes committed in the Darfur region by the two men.
Shock as Humanitarian Worker is Executed in Burma
A humanitarian worker providing assistance to villagers in Karenni State in Burma has been executed by the Burma Army on 10 April.
Kent Earthquake Causes £300,000 Damages to Churches
Five Churches have been damaged by the earthquake which hit South East England at the weekend. More than £300,000 worth of damage has been caused to the churches in Kent, according to The Church of England Newspaper, which has said that the worst hit was St Peter's in Folkestone whose south transept completely collapsed.
Indian Supreme Court Delays Dalit Christians Equal Rights Case
India's Supreme Court has once again postponed action on a case involving the civil rights of India's 300 million plus Dalits ("Untouchables").