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\'No excuses\' for failed Syria peace talks - World Vision
'No excuses' for failed Syria peace talks - World Vision

As international delegates head into day two of the Geneva II peace conference in Switzerland,World Vision is calling on world leaders to ensure that humanitarian aid is able to reach the most vulnerable people in Syria, saying the situation is "urgent".

Secularists call for separation of church and state in Finland

The Union of Freethinkers in Finland wants to abolish the privilege enjoyed by the state churches

Anglicans saddened by death of West Africa Primate
Anglicans saddened by death of West Africa Primate

Members of the Anglican Communion have been left shocked and saddened by the sudden death of the Primate of The Church of the Province of West Africa on Tuesday.

Salvation Army reaching out after Tonga storm
Salvation Army reaching out after Tonga storm

The Salvation Army has been assisting communities in Tonga as the South Pacific nation recovers from one of the most powerful storms it has ever been hit by.

Early Christian burial site found in China

What was suspected as the oldest Christian burial site in China had its origins confirmed by experts this week.

Geneva II: Christians looking for concrete steps towards peace in Syria
Geneva II: Christians looking for concrete steps towards peace in Syria

The WEA, Christian Aid and Tearfund have urged delegates to find a peaceful solution to the Syrian conflict, with a particular emphasis on care for minority Christians and other religious groups, as well as over 2 million refugees who have been forced to flee the country.

EU abortionist agenda defeated for third time
EU abortionist agenda defeated for third time

Attempts by MEP Edite Estrela to introduce a pro-abortionist agenda into the European Parliament have failed for the third time.

Pakistani Christians in search of a new homeland
Pakistani Christians in search of a new homeland

After decades of false blasphemy accusations, murders, and attacks, some Christians in Pakistan are making the difficult decision to leave their country

Christian bakers violated gay couple\'s rights, say Oregon officials
Christian bakers violated gay couple's rights, say Oregon officials

Christian Bakers Aaron and Melissa Klein's legal journey continues as the Oregon Bureau of Labour and Industries delivers its ruling against them.

Hopes of a brighter future stir in Egypt\'s Christians
Hopes of a brighter future stir in Egypt's Christians

Bishops' delight as 98 per cent vote 'yes' for constitution

Peshawar church offers counselling training after bombings
Peshawar church offers counselling training after bombings

The Diocese of Peshawar is responding to the needs of those affected by the All Saints, Peshawar, suicide bombing last September, amid statistics that show minority faiths in Pakistan are the most persecuted in the world

Tunisian constitution finds no place for Sharia

Tunisia's National Constituent Assembly is close to passing a new constitution which rejects Islam as the "main source of law"

Philippines united in prayer after year of natural disasters and unrest
Philippines united in prayer after year of natural disasters and unrest

After an earthquake, typhoon, and an armed internal uprising, the Philippines came together in a national day of prayer led by President Benigno Aquino III

More storms hit the Philippines: \'a disaster on top of an already catastrophic disaster\'
More storms hit the Philippines: 'a disaster on top of an already catastrophic disaster'

Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan, one of the biggest and most powerful storms in recorded history, have been hit with yet another catastrophe as a second tropical storm wreaked havoc on the Philippines this weekend.

Scottish minister to make landmark visit to Malawi and Zambia
Scottish minister to make landmark visit to Malawi and Zambia

Scottish Minister Humza Yousaf will visit Malawi and Zambia this week in a landmark visit to strengthen links between Scotland and the two African nations.

Saeed Abedini\'s wife to pray outside the White House
Saeed Abedini's wife to pray outside the White House

Naghmeh Abedini has vowed to leave no stone unturned in her struggle to see her husband freed by the Iranian authorities