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International Day of Prayer for Peace
Christians around the world will be joining together in praying for peace and an end to injustice and suffering on 21 September.
British public oppose company secrecy
Over half of British people are opposed to company owners being able to keep their identities secret.
Young Christians have fun and develop their faith
The summer has seen a rash of events for new generations - here is an insight from some participants around the Diocese of Lichfield.
Permanent home found for Sisters who left Anglican community
The new religious community of the Personal Ordinariate, the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary, has moved into a permanent home for the first time since being received into the full communion of the Catholic Church.
Churches make a stand for Bangladeshi garment workers
The Church of Scotland is supporting the Church of Bangladesh in campaigning for better rights and safer working conditions for Bangladeshi garment workers.
Court case hangs over Indonesian pastor
Pastor says he was the victim, as human rights group questions police logic
New insurance website helps consumers give while they shop
A new insurance price comparison website has been set up to help consumers give while they shop.
Time for Action
On Sunday 25th August, Time for Action, a British response to the Kairos Palestine document will be launched at the Greenbelt Arts Festival, in Cheltenham.
Victims of India's Kandhamal violence still waiting for justice five years on
The Christian community in Kandhamal district, Odisha state (formerly Orissa) is this weekend marking the fifth anniversary of a wave of violence in which an estimated 90 people were killed and at least 54,000 displaced.
UK Church reports over 100 attacks on Christian properties in Egypt
The Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK has received reports of over a hundred attacks on churches and other Christian buildings in Egypt since the ousting of President Mohamed Morsi. Â
Fears of further displacement in Democratic Republic of Congo
World Vision fears more clashes in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo will force thousands of people to flee.
Church of Scotland offers thoughts and prayers after Shetland helicopter crash
The Church of Scotland says its thoughts and prayers are with all those involved in the fatal helicopter crash off Shetland on Friday. Â
Cardinal Keith O'Brien prevented inquiry into sex abuse
Cardinal Keith O'Brien prevented an inquiry from taking place into allegations of sex abuse within the Catholic Church in Scotland, according to the former Archbishop of Glasgow. Â
US should condemn Saudi Arabia religious abuses
The World Evangelical Alliance has said the US government must do more to hold Saudi Arabia to account on religious liberty. Â
Assemblies of God's debut album tops praise and worship charts
We Believe Live, the debut worship music album from the Assemblies of God's music imprint, Influence Music, took last week's number one position on the Nielsen / SoundScan Praise & Worship chart.
Christians 'should applaud' Girl Guide unit over religious Promise stance
Christians have expressed their support for a Girl Guide unit in Harrogate that has vowed to retain the original religious Promise.