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Global forum inspires teens to end poverty

Sixth formers are returning to their schools and colleges with a vision for ending global poverty after taking part in the Global Student Forum.

Government opens consultation on ‘unnecessary’ laws

The coalition Government has opened a consultation inviting members of the public to suggest laws they think should be repealed.

Tearfund launches appeal to fight hunger in Zimbabwe

Tearfund has launched a new appeal to help impoverished Zimbabweans stave off the threat of extreme hunger.

What's your promise?

Micah Challenge is asking UK Christians not to forget the problems of others in the shadow of the budget, with a new call to action called What’s Your Promise?

Christian leaders pay tribute to Cardinal Walter Kasper

The head of the Catholic Church’s ecumenical affairs office Cardinal Walter Kasper retired from his post Thursday, making way for his successor, Bishop Kurt Koch.

Send-a-radio campaign to save lives in developing world

Christian charity Feba has launched a new campaign to send radios to people around the world suffering from poverty or disaster.

Bebo Norman's latest studio project set for September release

On the heels of his 2010 Dove Award, Bebo Norman has just finished his seventh studio project with award-winning producer Jason Ingram.

God's calling separates twins

Amanda and Theresa Ellis have never been separated for more than a week.

Leprosy Mission urges international community to put focus back on MDGs

The Leprosy Mission has hit out at developed nations for failing to make clear how they plan to achieve the Millennium Development Goals by 2015.

Sorted! - youth congregation wins special church status

One of Church Army’s Centres of Mission, Sorted, has become only the third Bishop’s Mission Order in the country.

Cathedral service helps school leavers celebrate end of term

Pupils leaving primary school this year will be celebrating their time there and preparing for the giant leap up to secondary school at the first “school leavers” service at Llandaff Cathedral next Monday.

Making a difference to the health of Afghan families

Oxfam, in partnership with the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation and several Afghan NGOs, is working in rural Afghanistan to improve the lives of more than 100,000 people by providing clean drinking water, sanitation facilities and access to food security.

Oxford church fails in bid to block lap dancing club licence

An Oxford congregation has lost its appeal at Oxford Magistrates today to overturn the variation of a licence to run a lap dancing club just 50 yards from their church.

Santander loan secures CofE clergy retirement housing

The Church of England Pensions Board has entered into a £50m loan agreement with Santander Corporate Banking to provide the finance needed over the next three to four years to assist clergy with their retirement accommodation.

Methodist Church seeks end to Israeli occupation of Palestine

The Methodist Church’s annual Conference has approved a report warning that Israel’s continued occupation of Palestinian territories is the “key hindrance” to security and lasting peace in the region.