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A Fairtrade St Paul's
A model of St Paul's made entirely from the packaging of fairtrade products was unveiled in the famous cathedral on Monday for Fairtrade Fortnight.

Christian women remember persecuted sisters
Christian women from across the UK staged a vigil in London at the weekend for their sisters around the world who are suffering for their faith.
Appeal for prayers for Nigeria after deadly attacks
Christians are being asked to pray for Nigeria after a weekend of deadly attacks.

Christians get behind Fairtrade Fortnight
Christians are holding special events and taking part in campaigns spread the word about fairly traded goods this week.

Cardinal Keith O'Brien announces resignation
Cardinal Keith O'Brien has resigned as leader of the Roman Catholic Church of Scotland.

US: Catholic Hispanic population shrinking
The number of US Hispanics identifying themselves as Catholic has declined in the last five years.
Final Angelus blessing from Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI delivered his final Angelus blessing to a crowd of around 100,000 at St Peter's Square on Sunday.
What future for Iraq's last Christians?
Iraq's most senior Catholic leader has said that security is urgently needed to stem the tide of Christians continuing to flee the country.
Premier to send 10,000 Bibles to Egypt
Premier Christian Media has launched a fundraising appeal to send 10,000 Bibles to Egypt.

Cardinal accused of inappropriate behaviour
Cardinal Keith O'Brien has been accused of inappropriate behaviour by four priests.

The rewards of running a Christian school in London
Running a Christian school in London is a constant battle, says Adrian Hawkes of the Phoenix Community

Churches send humanitarian aid kits to Syria
Around 75,000 humanitarian aid kits have been sent to people caught up in the ongoing conflict in Syria.

Young girls ditching the Barbies for blusher
Girls are becoming interested in wearing make-up at an ever younger age because of insecurities about their appearance.
Four churches targeted in attempted firebombings in Indonesia
Three men threw Molotov cocktails at two churches in Makassar, the provincial capital, in the early hours of 10 February.
India: attack on revival meeting sends Christians underground
As police looked on, militants attacked a Christian church in central India earlier this month, causing severe injuries to some and sending the pastor into hiding, according to witnesses.
Chickens for families in need
Mission without Borders supporters are giving up their loose change this Lent to provide chickens for deprived families in Eastern Europe.