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Archbishop of Wales - Tribute to murdered Father Paul Bennett
A statement from the Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, following the detainment of Geraint Evans for the murder of Father Paul Bennett. The Christian community in Wales was deeply grieved by the killing of Father Bennett outside his church in March.
Thousands of students worldwide to hold silent pro-life protest
Tens of thousands of students on more than 4,000 campuses around the world are hoping that their silence on Tuesday will lend a voice to the unborn.
Church consultation to address ethics of economic growth
Wealth versus greed: churches to bring concern over the ethics of economic growth to a forthcoming consultation in Tanzania.
Three soldiers killed in Darfur camp attack - UN
Three Sudanese soldiers were killed when government forces attacked a refugee camp in Darfur, the second assault reported on a shelter for displaced people in less than a week, the United Nations said on Monday.
Around 8,000 Congo refugees flee to Uganda - U.N.
Some 8,000 Congolese refugees have fled to neighbouring Uganda following clashes between Congo's army and dissident general Laurent Nkunda, the United Nations Refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Monday.
Church moderator to address Christianity in a multi-faith society
Church of Scotland moderator to deliver annual Jane Haining Memorial Lecture, commemmorating the only Scot to have been slain in a Nazi concentration camp.
N.Korea nuclear disablement may start next week
North Korea could start disabling plants that make weapons-grade plutonium as early as next week as part of a disarmament-for-aid deal the North has struck with regional powers, a South Korean news report said on Monday.
EU eyes new era in ties with Poland after vote
The European Union looked for a new era of strong cooperation with Poland on Monday after a pro-EU centre-right grouping beat the ruling party of the Euro-sceptic Kaczynski twins in a parliamentary election.
Church of England partners Energy Saving Week
Research shows that 64% of respondents believe they can help curb climate change.
Blair holds secret meetings with religious leaders to combat extremism
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has held secret meetings with a number of religious leaders to lay down plans for an international interfaith foundation designed to combat religious extremism.
Churches hope to inform public debate on abortion
Churches release a joint briefing paper to help inform public debate on abortion ahead of the 1967 Abortion Act's 40th anniversary this week.
Europe's Evangelicals challenged to be Good News people
The European Evangelical Alliance's annual Assembly ended in Evia, Greece, on Friday 19 October with a call to evangelicals in Europe to be Good News people.
Archbishop of Canterbury urges re-think on abortion
Abortion is becoming commonplace and people are insufficiently troubled about terminating pregnancies, the Archbishop of Canterbury said on Sunday.
Christian magistrate appeals to High Court over gay adoption ruling
A Christian magistrate is to appeal to the Employment Appeal Tribunal division of the High Court on Monday after a Sheffield Tribunal failed to consider expert scientific evidence on the "experimental nature" of adoptions into same-sex households.
Leading youth worker tells Church to offer children hope
The Director of Church and Community Development for Oasis UK has said that the Church needs to take the lead in helping to raise young people, by modelling hope in giving children a vision of a better world.
Christians unite to address scandal of worldwide Bible hunger
Christians across the UK will remember the millions of people worldwide deprived of the Bible's message as they celebrate Bible Sunday this autumn.