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India's church leaders commit to peace after Mumbai seige

Church leaders in India have expressed their determination to work for lasting peace in their country after the Mumbai seige came to an end on Saturday. More than 190 were killed and some 300 injured

Derry Diocese says 'thank you' to kids

The Church of Ireland Diocese of Derry and Raphoe will hold a special “thank-you” event this Sunday for children and young people in the diocese.

Church groups respond as Congo conflict deepens

Church-related aid agencies are assisting civilians displaced by the eastern Congo conflict as the UN special envoy made another effort on Friday to arrange peace talks between Congo’s government and Tutsi rebels.

World leaders urged to reform global finances to help poor

As world leaders and finance ministers meet this weekend to discuss funding for poorer countries, two leading development agencies are calling for major reforms of the global financial system to give the war on poverty new momentum.

Christians tackle population growth and climate change

The issue of population growth in a world facing climate change will be addressed at a church organised conference on Friday.

Bible Society helps Christians delve deeper into Bible

Christians can now reconnect with the Bible using a resource based on an ancient Scripture reading method – Lectio Divina.

Body of Lies: A price worth paying?

Global security is of immense importance, and Western security forces play a crucial role in achieving it. But what moral compromises are made along the way?

Thousand Foot Krutch wins Taco Bell 'Best of the Beat'

Taco Bell's inaugural "Best of the Beat" winners were announced last week as part of the Mexican-style restaurant chain's Feed the Beat programme.

Tearfund petition urges Government to help poor adapt to climate change

Tearfund campaigners deliver 10,000-strong petition to the Government urging support for poor people in developing countries as they adapt to climate change.

Anglicans to Deliver first eSermon

A church sermon is to be delivered directly to parishioners' computers this weekend in what is being billed as a world first.

SAT-7 celebrates anonymous donor pledge

SAT-7 has received a welcome boost to its finances after an anonymous donor pledged to triple all first-time donations made to the Christian satellite channel between now and January 15.

Abuse of boys 'largely ignored', warns World Vision

Christian humanitarian agency World Vision has warned that the abuse and exploitation of boys worldwide remains “largely ignored”.

Government should show more mercy to asylum seekers, says Sentamu

The Government should show more mercy and compassion towards asylum seekers, especially those from Zimbabwe, the Archbishop of York said last night.

Church leaders condemn Mumbai attacks

Church leaders including the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Pope have condemned the deadly terrorist attacks on India's financial capital, Mumbai.

Rick Warren and Reader's Digest team up for new network

One of America’s best known pastors, Rick Warren of The Purpose Driven Life, has teamed up with publishing powerhouse Reader’s Digest to develop a multi-platform network that will train and connect millions of people worldwide who have found the best-selling book helpful and want more biblically-based advice on life.

Kevin Max back with 'Crashing Gates'

Kevin Max is back with an all-new 7-song studio recording 'Crashing Gates'.