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Cardinal Expresses Concerns Over Muslim Veils in Europe
One of the most senior cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church has joined the debate over Muslim veils among immigrant communities in Europe.
Tearfund Rebukes UN for 'Staggering Complacency' of Climate Change Proposals
Proposals put forward at the UN Climate Change Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, display "staggering complacency", UK Christian relief and development agency Tearfund has said.
British Baptists Pass Resolution Opposing Replacement of Trident Nuclear System
The Baptist Union of Great Britain Council (BUGB) has passed a resolution opposing the replacement of Britain's Trident nuclear weapons system, and called upon the British government to take a lead in disarmament negotiations.
Tsunami Warning Issued in Japan Following Huge Earthquake
Reports have come in that a tsunami is expected to hit Russia and northern Japan. The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre has issued the urgent warning following a huge earthquake in the region at 1115 GMT.
United Reformed Church Supports Women in Malawi
The United Reformed Church is helping women to grow in faith and become fully independent through a partnership with churches in Malawi. A brand new centre will equip the women to not only
Riding Lights Features 'Pipe Dreams' in Support of WaterAid
Renowned theatre company Riding Lights will be touring their latest show, Pipe Dreams, across the UK in support of WaterAid until 2 December.
Church of England Defends Disabled Babies Submission
The Church of England has defended a statement by the Bishop of Southwark in which he said that the withdrawal of treatment for extremely premature or disabled newborns may sometimes be justified.
Church Pressures Prince to be Defender of The Faith
The Church of England recently declared that Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams will design the coronation service of Prince Charles, who sparked controversy by expressing hopes for a multi-faith coronation when he becomes King.
Concerns Arise as Vietnam is Removed from Religious Freedom Blacklist
Grave concerns have been expressed at the removal of Vietnam from the US State Department's list of Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) for severe violations of religious freedom, published yesterday.
Focus on the Family Joins Counselling Programme for Ted Haggard
Focus on the Family announced Tuesday that one of its senior officials, H.B. London, will join the team overseeing a counselling programme for Ted Haggard.
Human Trafficking Worse than African Slavery, says Vatican Official
A top Vatican official said yesterday that human trafficking, including the forced prostitution of women and forced labour of children, is worse now than the trade of African slaves in past centuries.
Tearfund Launches Miracle Appeal to Support Churches Fighting HIV and AIDS
The Work a Miracle appeal will support churches throughout the developing world which have already made a good start in tackling an illness that has claimed more than 20 million lives in the last 25 years. Every day another 14,000 people are infected with HIV, most of them in countries already crippled by poverty.
Leaked Document Reveals Alarming Plans to 'Subdue' Protestant Church in Vietnam
Details have been acquired of an internal Vietnamese government training manual, which outlines a plan "to resolutely subdue the abnormally rapid and spontaneous development of the Protestant religion" among ethnic minorities in the northwest highlands, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has reported.
World Ecumenical Head to Lead Delegation on China Visit
The World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary, Rev Dr Samuel Kobia is set to lead an ecumenical delegation on a visit to China this week. The historical visit will take place from 15 to 22 November, and will be Kobia's first visit to China as the WCC head.
Tearfund Shocked by 'Lack of Urgency' at Climate Talks
Tearfund has decried the " scandalous lack of urgency" shown by government leaders at the UN Climate Change Conference ongoing in Nairobi. The Christian relief and development agency
Church of England Raises Concerns Over Teen STDs
The Church of England and specialists have recently set up a conference to talk about teenagers contracting sexually transmitted diseases.