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Welsh train journey to take in 14 'stations' of the cross

This Easter, the town of Tywyn in Wales will play host to a train journey that will in both the physical and spiritual sense mark the 14 stations of the cross.

ACEA to suspend operations due to lack of funding

The African and Caribbean Evangelical Alliance (ACEA) regrets to announce that it is suspending operations after 25 years of serving the African and Caribbean church community, due to a shortage of funds compounded by the recession.

Church.co.uk becomes Oasis Church

Church.co.uk has changed its name to help reinforce its ethos of inclusivity, and in response to a bit of people power.

Vatican official advises cautious approach to Da Vinci Code sequel

One Vatican official believes a ban on the upcoming movie "Angels & Demons" would probably have a "boomerang effect".

Archbishop urges G20 to invest in conflict prevention

The Archbishop of York has called on G20 leaders gathering in London next week to up their spending on conflict prevention.

Christian Aid report reveals true cost of global tax dodging

As G20 leaders prepare to meet in London to try to agree how to maintain financial stability in the present economic meltdown, a new report reveals for the first time the massive global cost of tax dodging by big business.

CSW speaks out on N Korea as plight of US reporters remains unknown

As member states of the United Nations gathered this week to express concern over the "grave, widespread and systematic human rights abuses" in North Korea (DPRK), the plight of two American journalists illustrated the extent of the country’s disregard for international norms.

Church of England clergy wanted for war-torn Sri Lanka

Clergy from the Church of England are being invited to provide respite for Sri Lankan priests in the war-torn country.

Church group assists as crisis deepens in Eritrea

Eritrea is on the brink of famine and thousands of people are flooding across its borders to escape starvation and persecution, reports Aid to the Church in Need.

Priest condemns nightclub 'mockery' of Crucifixion

An Irish Catholic priest has condemned as “blasphemous” a plan by a Wexford nightclub to hold a mock crucifixion of Jesus at a party during the Easter weekend.

Vatican feels 'profound concern' for Gaza Christians

Vatican officials have expressed their “profound concern” for the plight of Christians in the Middle East, following the recent conflict in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas.

Life with Lucas: Book 2

Jeff Lucas has released a second year-long compilation of daily Bible readings following the success of its predecessor that became a familiar companion of many on their Christian journey.

Future monarch may be allowed to marry Catholic

Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Buckingham Palace have been engaged in discussions over abolishing the Act of Settlement and ending the ban on a monarch marrying a Catholic.

The church and caste-based discrimination in India

Dalits may be the 'untouchables' according to India's ancient caste system, but the church wants to let them know that in the eyes of God, they are touchable.

Belfast's Bluetree selling big in the States

The Belfast-based worship band Bluetree is making a big impression in the States with God Of This City.

Church body disappointed with World Water Forum declaration

Governments, civil society organisations and Christian agencies have expressed their disappointment that the ministerial declaration adopted at the World Water Forum in Istanbul does not include a reconfirmation of water as a human right.