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Church Booming in India, says ACN

Catholicism in North East India - which began barely 100 years ago - is now booming with more than 50 men ordained to the priesthood every year.

Christian Aid Partners Welcome Brazil's Stand Against US Drugs Giant

Christian Aid partners have launched a petition supporting the Brazilian government's decision to bypass the patent on an Aids drug produced by the US pharmaceutical giant, Merck.

Church to Develop Guidelines on Welfare Services

The Church of England has commissioned research into the implications of local churches undertaking welfare services.

BMS World Mission Supports Disaster Victims in Uganda and Sri Lanka

BMS World Mission has given two grants to partners on opposite sides of the world to assist those affected by disaster to live safely, healthily and comfortably in the aftermath of destruction.

Christian Aid Partners Welcome Brazil's Stand Against US Drugs Giant

Christian Aid partners have launched a petition supporting the Brazilian government's decision to bypass the patent on an Aids drug produced by the US pharmaceutical giant, Merck.

World Vision Calls for Ceasefire in Lebanon

World Vision is calling for a ceasefire to deliver humanitarian aid to the 30,000 civilians trapped inside Nahr el-Bared refugee camps as Lebanon's worst internal fighting in 17 years continues to rage.

Church to Develop Guidelines on Welfare Services

The Church of England has commissioned research into the implications of local churches undertaking welfare services, in response to the Government's growing interest in partnerships with churches and other faith-based organisations.

EU Forcing Unfair Trade Rules on Poor Countries, says New Report

Developing countries losing out in unfair EU trade deals, say leading Christian development agencies.

Church Challenges Government over Failed Asylum Seekers

The Church of England has called for the Government to end the destitution of failed asylum seekers.

World Vision Taiwan Visits Aids and Poverty-Affected Uganda

World Vision Taiwan and different denominational leaders from the country recently embarked on a visit to Uganda to witness firsthand the challenges being presented by widespread poverty and Aids in the country.

New Panel to Strengthen Christian Voice in Media

Premier Christian Media and Communicate Research have announced the formation of a new panel to inject a Christian viewpoint from across the denominational spectrum into public debates in the UK.

New Panel to Strengthen Christian Voice in Media

Premier Christian Media and Communicate Research have announced the formation of a new panel to inject a Christian viewpoint from across the denominational spectrum into public debates in the UK.

Church Challenges Government over Failed Asylum Seekers

The Church of England has called for the Government to end the destitution of failed asylum seekers.

Top Christian Bands to Appear at 'Bruce Almighty' Sequel Premiere

Some of today's top Christian and crossover bands have been invited to perform at the premiere of Evan Almighty, the sequel to the popular movie Bruce Almighty.

NSPCC Urges Gordon Brown to Tackle Violence Against Children

Children's charity the NSPCC is urging Gordon Brown to use his first 100 days as Prime Minister to tackle violence against children. A survey by the charity suggests violence is a "major problem for young people" aged 11 to 16 years old.

Church Army Explores 'Café Church'

The Director of Church Army's Research Unit, George Lings has explored some myths circulating about café church in the latest edition of the 'Encounters on the Edge' series of booklets.