News
Anti-family tax system out of line with rest of Europe - CARE
Many British families are paying a far higher proportion of their income in tax than their counterparts in other advanced countries, according to a major new research study.
Religious violations in Belarus continue, warns Christian Solidarity Worldwide
Pro-democracy activist released unexpectedly in Belarus, but Christian Solidarity Worldwide warns that persecution is still a problem in the country.
Deadly explosion rocks Christian area in Beirut
An explosion in the Christian area of Beirut on Friday killed at least six people, wounded more than a dozen and set several vehicles on fire, according to local reports.
Catholic order warns Dutch priests not to split Church
A leading Catholic religious order has said its Dutch branch risks a split within the Church with its recommendation to allow lay people to celebrate mass to overcome a growing shortage of clerics.
Kobia advocates full communion among all denominations
The head of the World Council of Churches, the Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, has expressed his support for full communion among all denominations by the middle of the 21st century.
Catholics in Vietnam pray for return of church land
Vietnamese Catholics praying to regain their church land that was seized 50 years ago.
Skateboard kings jump for Jesus to bring ministry to boarders
The scruffy, tattooed skateboarders performing high, 360-degree turns and flying through U-shaped ramps are accustomed to stares from parents who don't know an ollie from a hippie jump.
Friends and Heroes releases Bible studies for media-savvy kids
Friends and Heroes releases new Bible studies for today's media-savvy generation of kids.
Rev Ian Coffey to join Moorlands
Moorlands College are delighted to announce that the Rev Ian Coffey will be joining the Faculty as the Director of Leadership Training from September 2008.
Jewish schools celebrate $3.75m donation from Christian friends
A $3.75 million donation from the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews is helping to secure a brighter future for the ORT network of Jewish schools in the former Soviet Union.
Pope calls on media to promote ethics
The Pope has spoken out against unethical behaviour in the media, and has urged media to establish 'info-ethics' as a way of maintaining ethical accountability in the industry.
Airport cancels flights for church service
An historic church is celebrating as a nearby airport has agreed to ban some of its flights on Sundays as they would disturb the church's service.
Concerns parliamentary committee received inaccurate information on fetal pain
World authority on pain to address MPs and peers on fetal pain over concerns that the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology failed to present the full range of scientific evidence to a parliamentary committee.
Ecumenical head, Pope unite to close 100th Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Head of global ecumenical body joins Pope in Rome for service to close Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Countdown begins to Global Day of Prayer
Christians packed Westminster Chapel in central London on Friday to mark the countdown to the Global Day of Prayer, which is expected to bring 30,000 Christians to Millwall Stadium to pray on Pentecost Sunday
Pope urges prayers for Christian unity
Pope Benedict on Friday urged Christians around the world to intensify their prayers for unity of their divided Churches.