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Scottish minister visits SCIAF project in Zambia

Glasgow MSP Humza Yousaf undertook a week-long trip to Malawi and Zambia, where he visited SCIAF's Kulima programme which works to raise rural farming communities out of poverty

Government welfare reforms are \'unfair\'
Government welfare reforms are 'unfair'

The Bishop of Ripon and Leeds, reflecting on his last seven years as a Lord Spiritual, says that welfare reforms are still an issue that needs to be focused on to prevent suffering among the vulnerable.

Blasphemy laws - the all time threat for the Christians of Pakistan
Blasphemy laws - the all time threat for the Christians of Pakistan

"Pakistan is an intolerant society where there is no space left for non Muslims"

Mission: When neighbours become good friends
Mission: When neighbours become good friends

The mission field is about to be brought to the front door as The Neighbourhood Watch tour traverses the country.

Newtownabbey lifts ban on \'blasphemous\' play
Newtownabbey lifts ban on 'blasphemous' play

Newtownabbey Borough Council have overturned a ban on the Reduced Shakespeare Company's play, "The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged)".

Baroness Warsi meets Central African Republic religious leaders
Baroness Warsi meets Central African Republic religious leaders

The UK's Minister for Faith and Communities met with two of the CAR's most prominent religious leaders on January 27, and pledged to uphold the British commitment to ending the violence that is continuing to escalate across the African nation.

Sundance Film Festival award for Son of Hamas documentary
Sundance Film Festival award for Son of Hamas documentary

The Green Prince, a feature-length documentary based on the international best seller Son of Hamas, by Mosab Hassan Yousef, with Ron Brackin, received the prestigious Audience Award for World Cinema: Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah on Sunday.

Rowan Williams: Lobbying Bill is \'bad news\' for democracy
Rowan Williams: Lobbying Bill is 'bad news' for democracy

Lord Williams has urged Parliament to amend the Lobbying Bill on the grounds that it threatens to curtail the ability of charities to campaign effectively in the run up to elections

CofE bishops agree to disagree on human sexuality
CofE bishops agree to disagree on human sexuality

Bishops in the Church of England agreed to disagree on several matters relating to homosexuality, deferring bigger decisions to later in the year.

Natalie Grant responds after leaving Grammys early; Mass wedding at award show criticized as \'political stunt\' to push gay marriage agenda;
Natalie Grant responds after leaving Grammys early; Mass wedding at award show criticized as 'political stunt' to push gay marriage agenda;

Christian Gospel singer Natalie Grant has revealed that she left the Grammys early, and many have taken her early exit to mean she was protesting against the events. The singer posted on her Facebook: "We left the Grammy's early. I've many thoughts about the show tonight, most of which are probably better left inside my head. But I'll say this: I've never been more honored to sing about Jesus and for Jesus. And I've never been more sure of the path I've chosen."

Faith Swap: Christian and atheist exchange lives for one month
Faith Swap: Christian and atheist exchange lives for one month

Premier Christian Radio has organised an experiment in which two friends have swapped belief systems to try and understand one another's viewpoints.

Tony Blair – the extremist?
Tony Blair – the extremist?

By lumping all religions together Blair gives a false picture.

Katy Perry Grammy Awards \'Dark Horse\' performance had witchcraft and satanic symbolism; Shows singer\'s rejection of childhood Christian values
Katy Perry Grammy Awards 'Dark Horse' performance had witchcraft and satanic symbolism; Shows singer's rejection of childhood Christian values

Pop star Katy Perry's performance of "Dark Horse" during the 2014 Grammy Awards showed her dressed as a witch wearing a Knights of Templar cross across her chest. She also pole-danced on a broom, and was finally burned at the stake towards the end of her controversial ensemble on the awards show, which is watched by families across the world.

Peace is possible, says Welby ahead of Africa visit
Peace is possible, says Welby ahead of Africa visit

The Archbishop of Canterbury is to visit South Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to meet with Primates there and gain a better understanding of their situations.

Royal College of Psychiatrists challenged over Pilling Report submission
Royal College of Psychiatrists challenged over Pilling Report submission

A letter criticising the lack of scientific evidence for the conclusions of the Pilling report has been circulated to all members of the general Synod of the Church of England.

Tearfund urges G20 to champion transparency
Tearfund urges G20 to champion transparency

Tearfund is calling on the G20 to focus on eradicating corruption including money laundering and tax evasion that is crippling some of the world's poorest communities.