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Baptist Men's Movement appoints youngest ever president

Phil Creighton, former deputy editor of The Baptist Times, has been appointed to be the youngest ever president of the Baptist Men’s Movement.

World Vision tells G20 not to sideline poor countries

Christian relief and development charity World Vision is telling G20 leaders not to sideline the world’s poorest countries when they meet in London for talks on the global financial crisis next week.

Archbishop warns of ecological 'doomsday'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned that the world faces an ecological “doomsday” if the issues of climate change and the environment are ignored. Dr Rowan Williams said that wealthy countries had a responsibility to deal with environmental issues for the sake of the poorest in the world and for future generations.

Aberdeen bishop celebrates half century as priest

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Aberdeen celebrated 50 years as a priest with a Solemn Evening Mass in the city’s St Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday.

Vietnam police intimidating parish women and children

Police in Vietnam have reportedly been intimidating women and children in the parish of Lap Thach.

Christians encourage education of Indian Dalits

A Christian ministry is working to help educate the children of Dalit communities in India and spreading the Gospel to more of the “untouchables” of Indian society in the process.

Archbishop warns of ecological 'doomsday'

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has said that God will not guarantee “a happy ending in this world” unless people have a “change of heart” when it comes to solving the problems of the environment.

UN resolution could restrict religious freedom, says CSW

Religious freedom and human rights groups are protesting a U.N. resolution on defamation of religions that could be used to justify anti-blasphemy laws and restrict freedom of expression, belief, and press.

People with learning disabilities tell ministers: 'We are people too'

A leading Christian charity which works with over 2,500 people with learning disabilities across the UK has backed a report published on Monday claiming the NHS and social services in England are failing to meet the health needs of people with learning disabilities.

Church opens book of remembrance for Jade Goody

The church where Jade Goody's funeral is to be held has opened a book of remembrance for the late reality TV star.

Blears announces new inter-faith week

Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has announced plans for England’s first ever inter-faith week.

Zimbabwe: Anglicans take police chief to court

The Anglican Church in Zimbabwe has brought charges against the police chief of Zimbabwe for sending police to prevent parishioners from attending church on Sundays.

New guidelines to help church projects receive government funding

The Government and the Church of England have published guidelines to help religious groups overcome the “squeamishness” they sometimes encounter from funding providers.

Love rules all: What 'The Young Victoria' says about true love

Tony Watkins takes a look from the Christian perspective at the latest costume drama, "The Young Victoria", starring Emily Blunt.

Christians to rise in prayer ahead of G20 summit

Christians across the UK and around the world will join in praying this week for world leaders and decision makers to unite around a new vision for the global economy based on values like partnership and care for the vulnerable.

Tutu pulls out of peace conference over Dalai Lama ban

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has condemned as “disgraceful” the decision of the South African Government to refuse the Dalai Lama a visa for a peace conference linked to the 2010 Football World Cup.