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Archbishop of Glasgow Receives Major Italian Honour
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow, the Most Rev Mario Conti, has received the Star of Italian Solidarity, a major Italian honour. The award recognises Archbishop Conti's services to promoting friendship and cultural exchange between Scotland and Italy.
Interview: Jars of Clay on the Gospel Music Industry
In this interview, Jars of Clay's Dan Haseltine and Matthew Odmark give an update on their ministry Blood:Water Mission, upcoming projects, and their thoughts on the gospel music industry.
One in Five GPs in Britain Want Abortion Ban
Nearly one in five GPs throughout Britain believes abortions should not be legal and should be banned, a survey has revealed this week.
Arrest Warrants Issued for War Crimes Suspects in Sudan
Arrest warrants have been issued for a Sudanese minister and a militia leader by the International Criminal Court, following suspicions of war crimes committed in the Darfur region by the two men.
Shock as Humanitarian Worker is Executed in Burma
A humanitarian worker providing assistance to villagers in Karenni State in Burma has been executed by the Burma Army on 10 April.
Kent Earthquake Causes £300,000 Damages to Churches
Five Churches have been damaged by the earthquake which hit South East England at the weekend. More than £300,000 worth of damage has been caused to the churches in Kent, according to The Church of England Newspaper, which has said that the worst hit was St Peter's in Folkestone whose south transept completely collapsed.
Indian Supreme Court Delays Dalit Christians Equal Rights Case
India's Supreme Court has once again postponed action on a case involving the civil rights of India's 300 million plus Dalits ("Untouchables").
Prince Charles Issues 'Mayday' Alert to Curb Greenhouse Gas Emissions
A "mayday" alert to curb greenhouse gas emissions has been issued by Prince Charles at a climate summit of more than 1,000 business leaders.
Christian Aid Launches Climate Change Fundraiser
A new initiative to raise funds for Christian Aid's climate change projects has been announced recently by ground-breaking environmental consultancy and green project developer CarbonAided.
Christians Prayer Marching Across Scotland for Revival
Thousands of Christians across Scotland are praying for revival as part of a nationwide prayer march in the run-up to Pentecost.
Christian Teenager Takes Purity Ring Case to Court
A 16-year-old Christian student is taking her school to the High Court over her right to wear a Christian 'purity ring'. Lydia Playfoot hit the headlines last year when governors at Millais School in Horsham, West Sussex, banned her from wearing a small silver ring, symbolising her Christian commitment to sexual abstinence until marriage.
Kent Earthquake Causes £300,000 Damages to Churches
Five Churches have been damaged by the earthquake which hit South East England at the weekend.
Archbishop of Glasgow Receives Major Italian Honour
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow, the Most Rev Mario Conti, has received the Star of Italian Solidarity, a major Italian honour.
WCC Head Expresses 'Concern' for Religious Minorities in Turkey
The World Council of Churches General Secretary, the Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, has said that the murders of three Christians on 18 April in Turkey were a "tragedy", and that he had "serious concerns" over the threat towards religious minorities posed by extremists in the country.
Interview: Casting Crowns' Mark Hall
Casting Crowns has quickly become one of the most successful and popular Christian bands in the US. Despite receiving a Grammy award and multiple Dove Awards, lead vocalist and youth pastor Mark Hall claims to be a normal 'goof' who is a dc talk fan, likes to create songs in the car, and lead small group Bible studies at his local church. Here's an interview with Hall in Nashville during the GMA Music Week.
Cardinal Calls on G8 Leaders to Keep Their Promises
The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales has led an international delegation to 10 Downing Street to remind the Prime Minister of his promises to the poor.