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Climate-concerned clergy cycle to Downing Street
Clergy from the Diocese of Oxford recently cycled to Downing Street to deliver a petition with 10,000 signatures in support of more government action on climate change.
Anglicans fundraising to fill Lambeth shortfall
The Archbishop's Council of the Church of England has issued a £600,000 loan to help organisers of the recent Lambeth Conference pay outstanding bills.
Christian councillor accuses 'mega-mosque' group of broken promises
Newham councillor Alan Craig last night accused Tablighi Jamaat, the controversial Islamic sect behind plans for a giant mosque near the site of the 2012 Olympics, of breaking its promises about keeping local people informed.
Obama yet to win over evangelicals
The evangelical community is the only faith segment that Barack Obama has not won the majority support of, a new survey found.
Indian version of Bible draws fire over Hindu references
A new Indian version of the Bible recently published by the Catholic Church has run into controversy over its inclusion of verses from the Bhagavad Gita, a form of Hindu chant, and references to the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
Common Word letter sparks new season of Christian-Muslim dialogue
A recent dialogue held in late July at Yale University that brought together Muslim and Christian scholars, intellectuals, academics and religious leaders is one in a host of new inter-faith dialogues set in motion by the "A Common Word" letter.
Olympic spirit helps bring peace to southern Sudan
Controversy may be surrounding this year's Olympic Games in Beijing, but in Twic county in southern Sudan, the true spirit of the Olympics is alive and kicking.
Uzbekistan authorities continue to deny church legal status
A Protestant church in the Uzbek capital Tashkent has been denied legal status four times since October 2007.
Bush calls for greater religious freedom in China as activist detained
US President George W Bush stepped up the pressure on China to guarantee full religious freedom following a visit to a state-sanctioned church in Beijing on Sunday.
From prison to public service
Catherine Rohr used to make $200,000 a year on Wall Street but after visiting a Texas prison she knew God was calling her to invest in lives, not million dollar deals.
Evangelical leader keeps close eye on McCain's pick for vice president
Republican presumptive presidential candidate John McCain's selection for vice president will be the "most important" decision he makes in his whole campaign, says key evangelical leader.
World Vision begins relief efforts in Georgia
World Vision agency providing food, emergency items to children and families who have fled fighting in South Ossetia.
Now is time for healthy church in China, says Langham leader
Now is the time to work towards a healthy church in China, says one Christian leader, as the country shows off its new found confidence with the Beijing Olympics.
Hybels: Love God as you have never loved Him before
Church leaders joining in the Willow Creek Leadership Summit were left with a sobering reminder of the world's woes and the difficult task they have at hand in carrying God's calling.
World Vision calls for ceasefire in Georgia conflict
World Vision is calling for an immediate ceasefire as fierce fighting continues between Georgia and Russia over the separatist region of South Ossetia.
Joel Osteen says 'no way' his wife assaulted flight attendant
The pastor of America's biggest mega-church, Joel Osteen, said in court on Friday that his wife did not assault a flight attendant over a spill on the seat of her plane.