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India Government criticises states amid anti-Christian attacks
Following the persecution of Christians in Orissa and Karnataka, the Government of India on Thursday criticised the state governments for their failure to control the violence by Hindu radical groups.
Churches to unite in International Prayer for Peace
Hundreds of churches and Christian organisations around the world will pray for peace this Sunday on International Day of Prayer for Peace.
CWR celebrates 21 years at Waverley Abbey House with revivalists book
CWR has launched a brand new publication on some of the best known Christian revivalists to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the opening of their world renowned ministry base, Waverley Abbey House.
Parachuting vicar celebrates completion of £400k parish centre
A daredevil vicar who previously took part in a fundraising skydive is celebrating the completion of a brand new £400,000 state of the art parish centre.
Black teenagers march through London against gun and knife crime
Young black Christians are marching their way through London in solidarity with parents of gun and knife crime.
Empowering the underprivileged
Today an estimated 40,000 children will die of hunger or hunger related disease. Within a year, malaria will claim the lives of one million children.
Bishop tells Christians to oppose BNP
The Bishop of Stafford has told Christians that they have a "moral duty" to oppose the British Nationalist Party.
Welsh bishops pledge pastoral care for women priest opponents
The bishops of the Church in Wales have promised to provide continuing care for those opposed to the ordination of women, following a decision not to appoint a new assistant bishop.
Churches ask: Can capitalism deliver a living wage for all?
Working long hours for little pay is a harsh reality for many Londoners. But how do we tackle the problem? This question will be considered at next week's JustShare debate, Can Capitalism Deliver a Living Wage for All?
World Vision announces first annual Peace Prize
The president of World Vision International, Dean Hirsch, will launch the very first World Vision International Peace Prize on this year's International Day of Peace on 21 September.
Viva brings millions together in prayer for at-risk children
The Viva Network is celebrating the success of its World Weekend of Prayer for Children at Risk earlier this summer which brought together three million participants.
Christians to 'Stand' against human trafficking
Christian ministries are uniting for a key event in Birmingham next month to raise awareness among churchgoers of human trafficking and other forms of modern day slavery.
CSW seeks urgent action from EU over Eritrea human rights abuses
CSW took part in a special hearing on Thursday urging the European Union to take urgent action over its policy on serious human rights violations in Eritrea.
Conservatives disappointed after TEC ousts Pittsburgh bishop
Anglican Mainstream and CANA are among the conservative Anglicans expressing their disappointment at the decision of The Episcopal Church in the US to depose the Bishop of Pittsburgh.
Victims of Hurricane Ike need more help, says relief agency
Victims of Hurricane Ike need more help, says the head of a Christian relief group, who described the Texas coastline as looking like it had just been hit by the infamous Hurricane Katrina.
Conference looks at future of European ecumenical movement
Reflecting on the past, analysing the present and generating a vision for the ecumenical future of Europe were the aims of the "Future Conference" held in Lyon, France, last week.