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World Vision sees spike in corporate giving in aftermath of Haiti quake

Since the devastating earthquake in Haiti in January, World Vision says it has witnessed a notable increase in corporate donations and interest in disaster relief from a host of companies.

Caritas launches campaign to save Millennium Development Goals from failure

Caritas aims to mobilise millions of people in the fight against poverty with the launch of its Voices Against Poverty campaign.

Telling children about the great things God is doing

Susie Poole shares her heart for telling great stories that glorify God and the way he is changing lives everywhere

Jesus Culture begins UK tour this September

Jesus Culture very popular in the U.S from Bethel church in Redding will be arriving to the U.K this year touring in different cities.

Wycliffe Bible Translators celebrates 50th anniversary

Wycliffe Bible Translators marks 50 years of bringing the Bible to the world's people in their own heart language.

World Council of Churches condemns Hebron killings

The head of the WCC says extremists must not be allowed to succeed as killings threaten to cast shadow over negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian leaders.

Religion more important to people in poor countries than rich, surveys reveal

The UK ranks close to the bottom of an international league table on religiosity.

Vatican dismisses Gaddafi’s call for Europe to convert to Islam

The Vatican says it is not taking Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi’s comments about Europe’s conversion to Islam seriously.

Interfaith component could heal rift over Ground Zero Islamic centre, says board member

The chairwoman of a New York community board has suggested adding an interfaith component to help heal the divide over a proposed Islamic centre close to Ground Zero.

Church of Scotland presses ahead with new publishing deal

The Church of Scotland has entered into negotiations with a major international publishing house to take over the operation of its own publishing arm, the St Andrew Press.

Worship leader Dave Fitzgerald makes debut with Hope of Heaven

Worship leader Dave Fitzgerald will release his debut album, Hope of Heaven: Live at Bethel Church, October 26 from Kingsway with EMI CMG Distribution.

Eight in 10 churchgoers think sex offenders belong in church

Nearly 80 per cent of churchgoers surveyed by Christianity Today International (CTI) said they believe sex offenders belong in the church under appropriate supervision

African bishops ask Anglicans to heed same-sex moratoria

Conservative bishops in Africa have called on all Anglican Provinces to respect the moratoria on ordaining partnered homosexuals, blessing same-sex unions, and cross-border interventions.

Kidnapped Christian relief worker freed in Sudan after 105 days

An aid worker for Christian relief organisation Samaritan's Purse was released on Monday after being held hostage for 105 days in Sudan.

Hong Kong church leaders call for tolerance towards Filipinos after Manila hostage deaths

Church leaders have appealed for tolerance towards Filipino migrant workers in Hong Kong after the Manila hostage siege.

Rising star Britt Nicole releases Acoustic

Available now, and with much critical acclaim, is the latest project from Sparrow Records’ rising recording artist Britt Nicole, Acoustic.