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Caritas Head Visits Peru Quake Victims

The head of Catholic aid agency Caritas Internationalis has visited Peru quake victims in a show of solidarity.

WCC Expresses Joy at Release of Korean Hostages

The head of the World Council of Churches celebrates the release of the 19 remaining South Korean hostages in Afghanistan last week.

Bishop Joe Aldred Hits BBC Radio

Bishop Joe Aldred joins BBC Radio this Saturday with a brand new talk and music show aimed at the African and Caribbean community in Birmingham and the Black Country.

American Idol Star to Tour with Michael W Smith

American Idol finalist Melinda Doolittle will be hitting the road this winter with Michael W Smith and The Katinas for the 'It's A Wonderful Christmas' tour.

CSW Fights Persecution Launching 'Cut the Chains' Campaign

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) will launch its new 'Cut the Chains' campaign 1 September, aimed at highlighting the injustices faced by prisoners of conscience.

Archbishop's US Trip to Ease Anglican Gay Tensions

The Archbishop of Canterbury is scheduled to travel to the US in September to ease the growing tensions within the Anglican Communion over gay bishops.

European Baptist Seminary Celebrates 59th Anniversary with New Website

The International Baptist Theological Seminary of the European Baptist Federation, based in the European Baptist centre in Prague, Czech Republic, has launched a new web site to celebrate its 59th Academic year.

World Vision Intensifies North Korean Flood Response

World Vision has stepped up its relief response to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (North Korea) flood devastation, by taking part in two air shipments carrying essential medical items into Pyongyang this week.

Pacific Churches are 'Signs of Hope' - WCC

World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary the Rev Dr Samuel Kobia has given a message of encouragement to the 9th assembly of the Pacific Conference of Churches ahead of its gathering.

'Un-Christian' Yoga Comes Under Fire

Two church halls have rejected a children's exercise class because it teaches yoga, saying that it is "un-Christian".

Christian Aid to Double Volunteer Teachers

Christian Aid plans to double the number of volunteer teachers it recruits over the next two years to help share stories about the work of its 700 partner organisations in 50 developing countries.

Care for the Family Tackling Drugs in Hertfordshire

Charity Care for the Family is tackling parental concerns over drugs and alcohol misuse by training presenters for its community-based drugs education programme for parents and other carers.

Former Church Moderator Welcomes Ghanaian Choir to St Andrews

Ghanaian choir to bring a colourful splash of music, drama and dance worship to St Andrews, Scotland, this week as part of the Church of Scotland's ongoing efforts to strengthen relations with churches in Ghana.

Salvation Army, Methodists help Christians Understand Gambling Act

A new resource has been released by The Salvation Army and Methodist Church to help Christians make sense of the Gambling Act 2005 and its implications when it comes into effect on Saturday.

South Korean Captives Tell of Hidden Diaries

One South Korean hostage kept a hidden diary written inside her trousers, another passed out when gunmen stormed a bus and many were in constant fear for their lives, they said in an interview with Korean media on Friday.

US Churches Reach Out with Coffee, Roller Rinks

SonRise Community Church had been operating without a building for nearly a decade when Pastor Jeff Arington saw the perfect property: an old restaurant on the outskirts of Cincinnati, Ohio.