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Caritas seeks funds for Niger flood victims

Catholic aid agency Caritas says nearly $1 million will be needed to provide help to households affected by flooding in Niger.

Five life sentences for murder of pastor in Orissa

A fast track court in the Indian state of Orissa has sentenced five people to life imprisonment for murdering a pastor during a wave of violence against Christians one year ago.

CCPAS supports Government vetting plans

The Churches’ Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS) has urged Children’s Minister Ed Balls to hold his nerve in the face of controversy surrounding the Independent Safeguarding Authority’s Vetting and Barring Scheme.

New service helps churches upload sermons onto Internet

Sermons are set to enter the 21st century with the help of a new Internet service.

Call for fund to help communities adapt to climate change

A new report from Christian Aid is calling for a multi-billion pound fund to help local communities adapt to the worst effects of climate change.

Glasgow Gospel film to premiere in East End of Glasgow

The world premiere of a new version of The Glasgow Gospel will take place next month in the unusual setting of Carntyne, in the east end of the city.

Christian nurse files for discrimination over cross necklace request

A Christian nurse facing disciplinary action for refusing to remove her cross necklace at work has filed for discrimination.

Honduras: Aid agencies close offices after ousted President's return

Aid agencies in Honduras have closed their offices for fear of a backlash after ousted President Manuel Zelaya made a surprise return to the country on Monday.

Tearfund highlights water and sanitation crisis in Manchester

Tearfund campaigners will gather around a giant water cooler in Manchester on Wednesday to highlight the plight of millions of people who live without access to clean water.

Jesus would have shopped at Aldi, says bishop

The Bishop of Reading has expressed his frustration at what he perceives to be the “Marks and Spencer” image of the church.

Christians urged to mentor consumerist generation of believers

Christians growing up in the consumerist generation need help to maintain their faith and live for Jesus as they transition to adulthood, said evangelical leaders at a recent symposium.

Steve Chalke takes Apprentice on UK tour

Steve Chalke takes Apprentice on tour this autumn following the successful launch of his book and DVD, Apprentice: Walking the Way of Christ.

Conference to help churches welcome disabled people

Churches will be encouraged to reach out to the 1.5 million people in the UK who have learning disabilities at a conference being held next month in London.

It's time for Europe

Thirty years after it first began, the heart of Open Air Campaigners still lies with evangelising Europe, the only part of the world where the church is shrinking.

People of faith pray on UN Day of Peace

People of faith around the world prayed for peace on Monday to mark the United Nations International Day of Peace.

Premier Christian Radio goes digital across the nation

Premier Christian Radio hit the nation for the first time on Monday since receiving its DAB digital license.