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Major Faith Groups, Charities Pledge to Fight Child Violence

Members of the UK's major faith groups and charities have pledged commitment to protect children from violence, following the recommendations of the United Nations Secretary General's Global Study on Violence Against Children.

Major Faith Groups, Charities Pledge to Fight Child Violence

Members of the UK's major faith groups and charities have pledged commitment to protect children from violence, following the recommendations of the United Nations Secretary General's Global Study on Violence Against Children, released this week.

Scottish Church Leader Backs Independence

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has given his backing to independence for Scotland, declaring he would be "happy" if Scots wanted separation.

Veil Teacher Should be Sacked, says Minister

Government Minister for Local Government and Community Cohesion Phil Woolas has said the Muslim teacher suspended for refusing to remove her veil in a Church of England junior school class should be suspended.

Church of England Mourns Death of Sir Derek Pattinson

The Church of England this week is mourning the death of Sir Derek Pattinson, who has passed away at the age of 76...

Anglican Panel of Reference Submits 'Reconciliation' Report to Church of Canada

The Anglican Communion Panel of Reference has submitted its report to the Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, Archbishop Andrew Hutchison this week.

UN Expects to Impose North Korea Sanctions Saturday

As US intelligence confirmed Monday's nuclear test, the UN Security Council announced that it expects to impose arms and financial sanctions on North Korea on Saturday for the action.

Greg Laurie Embarks on Greater Silicon Valley Harvest Crusade

American evangelist Greg Laurie is set to deliver a series of hard-hitting messages to northern California this weekend.

Former Muslim Shares Astounding Christian Testimony

Inshana Jones, a former Muslim, will showcase her own fashion label, 'Saviour Clothing', at the Northern Christian Resources Exhibition later this month.

Many Inspi[RED] by Bono's New Poverty Campaign

Bono appeared on the Oprah Winfrey TV chat show on Friday to introduce to the United States his latest campaign to fight AIDS in Africa: RED.

Salvation Army Welcomes European Court Decision on Russia

The Salvation Army in Russia has welcomed the recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg that the Russian state was in violation of the rights of the Church's Moscow branch...

Christian Aid Welcomes Climate Change Bill in Queen's Speech

A Climate Change Bill will be considered in next month's Queen's Speech. Christian Aid has welcomed the decision, as such legislation would send a clear message to governments in the developing world that the UK is serious about tackling climate change.

UN Expects to Impose North Korea Sanctions Saturday

The UN is expected to impose North Korea sanctions despite some concerns voiced by Russia and China which has made clear its opposition to military action against the country following Monday's nuclear test.

Greg Laurie Embarks on Greater Silicon Valley Harvest Crusade

The energetic Harvest Ministry pastor will be hosting thousands of people at the 2006 Greater Silicon Valley Harvest this weekend, leading the largest community outreach in the San Jose area since Billy Graham hit the city nearly a decade ago.

Lost Sheep

Then Jesus told them this parable: "Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them...

Christians Attacked During Worship Service in India

Christians in a northern India province remain tense after a group of 50 Hindu militants attacked two local Christian workers. International Christian Concern reported that the group attacked