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Orissa extremists are enjoying 'impunity' in India, says head of AICC
The national secretary of the All India Christian Council has condemned the Indian Government's lack of action to halt violence against Christians in Orissa state at Christian Solidarity Worldwide's annual conference on Saturday.
Vatican official warns against overload of Christian-Muslim dialogues
With so many new interfaith dialogues between different sets of Christian and Muslim leaders, there is a possibility for overlap and confusion, according to the Vatican's top official for interfaith efforts.
Church of Ireland's adoption agency seeks new families
The Church of Ireland's adoption agency is appealing to more people to provide loving homes for children who lack permanent homes.
WCC head urges transformation of society in Nicaragua
To achieve reconciliation takes nothing less than the transformation of society, the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev Dr Samuel Kobia said in Managua, during a 2-5 November visit to Nicaragua.
Faith will play big role in Obama's presidency, author predicts
Political author and biographer Stephen Mansfield says he believes the US President-elect's policies will be underpinned by his Christian faith.
Leprosy Mission launches new website
The Leprosy Mission England and Wales has launched a brand new website to make its online presence far more accessible, attractive and informative.
Methodist Church breaks new ground with greater youth leadership
Young people are on the verge of becoming empowered by ground-breaking changes that will be the talk of this year's Methodist Youth Conference.
Church wants Government to work with Eco-Congregations on climate change
The Church of Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to make better use of what it believes to be a hitherto untapped resource in the battle against global warming - the church.
Sara Groves makes an impact with message of justice and hope
Sara Groves tells of God's heart for the suffering in her ART*MUSIC*JUSTICE tour with Brandon Heath, Derek Webb, Sandra McCracken and Charlie Peacock.
China: State church reaches out to house churches
The official church organisation recognised by the Chinese Government says it sympathises with the country's house churches and is willing to provide them with Bibles.
Campaigners tell Brown to call time on global greed
Campaigners representing church groups and NGOs will today urge Brown to call time on the global greed they say is behind the worst financial crisis in history.
Pope to Muslims: Religious persecution is unacceptable
Religious persecution is not acceptable, Pope Benedict XVI said Friday following a historic meeting between top Catholic and Muslim leaders.
Christians pray for persecuted church on Sunday
Christians worldwide are praying for the persecuted church on Sunday with special emphasis this year on Christians in India and Iraq.
Church services honour Britain's fallen
Thousands of people across the country are heading to their local churches today for special services to remember the servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Youth workers must strengthen own relationship with God - conference
"Youth workers must strengthen their own relationship with God before leading young people." This is the message underpinning this year's Youthwork: the conference.
Faith groups search for a common voice on global challenges
Christians and Muslims with come together this week to explore how they can use a common voice to speak out on world issues.