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Morale Among Sudan Aid Workers 'Fragile', says UN

The United Nation's incoming humanitarian head has warned of low morale among relief workers operating in the Darfur region of African Sudan.

Delirious? to Tour Canada Following US 'Worship Revolution'

British rockers Delirious?, who are currently headlining the Worship Revolution Tour in the US with Rebecca St James, have recently announced their plans to tour Canada.

World Vision Establishes Ongoing Dialogue with Sri Lankan Communities

The World Vision Humanitarian and Accountability Team (HAT) has been working to establish and maintain ongoing dialogue with communities in Sri Lanka to help them identify and find solutions to their development issues.

Bishop Defends Songs of Praise

The Bishop of Lichfield has defended the BBC's decision to film their Easter edition of Songs of Praise immediately after their Christmas edition last November.

Lutherans Stress Full Communion Over 'Lutheran-Centric' Body

Some 500 people from around the world have convened to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Lutheran World Federation on Sunday.

Roman Catholic Church Fights Abortion Bill in Mexico

The Vatican has commenced the Roman Catholic Church's campaign against the legalisation of abortion in Mexico.

Christians Mark Anniversary of Slave Trade Abolition

Christians up and down the country marked 200 years since the abolition of the slave trade over the weekend while highlighting the challenge to fight modern forms of slavery prevalent in the world today like child labour and human trafficking.

Pope Slams EU for Excluding God

Pope criticises EU for excluding God in new declaration to mark the 50th anniversary of its founding treaty...

Sentamu Calls for Slave Trade Apology from Blair

The Archbishop of York has called on Prime Minister Tony Blair to formally apologise for Britain's role in the slave trade as churches across the UK mark the 200th anniversary of its abolition today.

Sentamu Calls for Slave Trade Apology from Blair

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has said that Prime Minister Tony Blair should "go a bit further" and make a formal apology for the slave trade on behalf of Britain.

Pope Slams EU for Excluding God

Pope Benedict has come down hard on the EU for excluding any reference to God and the Christian heritage of Europe in a declaration to mark the 50th anniversary of its founding treaty on Sunday.

London Olympics Will Attract Human Traffickers, UK Government Warns

The UK Government predicts that the 2012 London Olympics could become a magnet for human traffickers, bringing in prostitutes and illegal workers.

Archbishops Lead Slave Trade Walk Through Capital

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have led a crowd of more than one thousand people through London in a Walk of Witness to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade.

Christians Called to Stand Against Modern Slavery at Global Prayer Weekend

Amid the celebrations marking the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade, Viva is urging Christians across the UK to stand against the modern day slavery that affects millions of children today, by taking part in a global prayer event.

Da Vinci Code Chapel Given Multi-Million Pound Restoration

A multi-million pound restoration grant has been awarded to the medieval chapel that starred in the Da Vinci Code blockbuster film. The 15th Century Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian has been given £4.5m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and £2.68m from Historic Scotland, BBC reports.

Scripture Union Launches 'Count Me In' Website

Scripture Union recently launched the Count Me In website to keep Christians up-to-date on the latest volunteering tips and techniques, providing case studies that show the life-transforming experience of taking part in events.