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Tearfund Criticises Zimbabwe Arrest
Tearfund has criticised the arrest last Friday of six Zimbabwe church leaders by armed police who intervened in a church meeting attended by over 500 people.
Archbishop Sentamu to Lead Oxford University Mission
The second most senior member of the Church of England, the Archbishop of York, will travel to Oxford Tuesday 30 January where he will be the main speaker at the Oxford University Mission.
No Exemption for Catholic Adoption Agencies, says Blair
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor triggered a row over gay adoption last week when he said that the Catholic Church's adoption agencies would close rather than be forced to place children with gay couples
Prince Charles Receives Global Environment Award in US
Following a private church service on Sunday in Pennsylvania, Prince Charles and wife Camilla continued their US whirlwind trip as they departed for New York.
U2Charist to Hit England for the First Time
The groundbreaking 'U2Charist', an adapted Holy Communion service that uses rock band U2's best-selling songs in place of hymns, will be presided by a Church of England bishop for the first time in May.
International Baptist Theological Seminary 'Library Expansion' on Target
The International Baptist Theological Seminary (IBTS) in Prague, which boasts one of the largest English-language theological libraries in mainland Europe, has announced its library expansion programme is on target.
International Baptist Theological Seminary 'Library Expansion' on Target
The International Baptist Theological Seminary (IBTS) in Prague, which boasts one of the largest English-language theological libraries in mainland Europe, has announced its library expansion programme is on target.
Methodists Challenge the Church - Face 2 Faith
Young followers of Methodism challenged the Methodist Church last year to dedicate a month to prayer for improved relationships between people of different faiths. Now that month is about to begin and the Church is gearing up for non-stop prayer throughout February.
Salvation Army, Methodists Challenge Gambling Industry
The Salvation Army and Methodist Church have spoken out against the new super casino. Numerous local councils, including Glasgow, Newcastle and Blackpool, have bid for the licence to host the country's only Las Vegas-style super casino and the panel set up by the Government to advise on casino locations is due to publish the successful bid tomorrow.
U2Charist to Hit England for the First Time
The groundbreaking 'U2Charist', an adapted Holy Communion service that uses rock band U2's best-selling songs in place of hymns, will be presided by a Church of England bishop for the first time in May.
World Emergency Relief Reports of 'Hidden Crisis' in Jordan
Christian charity World Emergency Relief (WER) reports of a 'hidden crisis' across Jordan, as the number of Iraqi refugees continues to grow there.
Davis Supports Catholic Church in Gay Adoption Row
David Davis, the shadow home secretary, has come out in support of the Roman Catholic Church in the gay adoption row, after Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor said last week that it would be unjust if new sexual orientation laws forced the Catholic Church's adoption agencies to place children with gay couples.
New Report Shows China Failing to Protect Environment
A new report by the Chinese government has revealed that China is failing to make progress on protecting the environment.
Blair: Climate Deal on Verge of Breakthrough
Prime Minister Tony Blair has expressed hope of a new international agreement on climate change goals to replace the Kyoto Protocol accord when it expires.
'Lots, Lots, Lots to Do' to Deliver Promise on Africa, Says Bono
Following the 'Delivering on the Promise of Africa' session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, U2 lead singer Bono said governments in rich countries that promised to help Africa fight poverty and disease should come good on their offers of cash.
Romanian Churches Fear of New Law
Churches in Romania are concerned as a new law that is set to limit the number of officially recognised religions in Romania will take effect.