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World Vision Australia Urges Cuts in Carbon Emissions
World Vision Australia has criticised the country's policy makers for 'waiting too long' to reduce carbon emissions. Although urged by state governments, Prime Minister John Howard has refused to set a target for carbon emissions.
Report Reveals 66 Babies Born Alive After Abortion
A report has revealed that in one year alone as many as 66 babies were born alive after abortions carried out on their mothers, before dying as a result of the procedure.
Lambeth Conference Plans Move Forward
Decision-makers in the Anglican Communion met last week to continue the formation of progress plans for the Lambeth Conference 2008.
World Evangelical Alliance Welcomes New Member to North American Council
The World Evangelical Alliance has welcomed Dr David J Jang, president of the Olivet Center for World Mission in San Francisco as the newest member of the Alliance's North American Council.
Jewellers Support CAFOD Campaign to End Dirty Gold
Success for CAFOD's Unearth Justice Campaign as National Association of Goldsmiths back campaign to end dirty gold.
Scottish Christians Called to Vote with Integrity
Rev Dr John S Ross, Moderator Designate of the Free Church of Scotland, has appealed to Christians to vote with integrity at next week's Scottish Parliamentary elections.
Nobody Voted Off Charitable 'American Idol'
American Idol took its charity theme very seriously this week as it spared all six finalists from being voted off.
Episcopal Head: Anglican Churches Will Follow 'Journey' to Pro-Gay Stance
After affirming that the 2008 Lambeth Conference will not be cancelled over sexuality debates, the Anglican Communion is moving forward with plans for the worldwide assembly.
Ecumenical Head Highlights Challenge of Global Migration
Global migration poses new challenges for churches worldwide, the WCC General Secretary has told churches in Wales during his visit to the UK and Ireland.
Micah Challenge Calls on World Governments to Keep Poverty Promises
Christian leaders - as part of the 'Micah Challenge' coalition - are calling on Western governments to keep their promises on tackling global poverty.
Church of England Denies Choirboy Abuse Cover-up
The Church of England is today fighting off allegations that it covered up years of child abuse by an ex-choirmaster.
Tearfund Leads Fight Against Global Sanitation Crisis
Christian relief and development agency Tearfund has renewed its call on the UK Government to take the lead in tackling the global sanitation crisis in the wake of the report from the select committee on international development critiquing the Government's record on water and sanitation.
Episcopal Head: Anglican Churches Will Follow 'Journey' to Pro-Gay Stance
After affirming that the 2008 Lambeth Conference will not be cancelled over sexuality debates, the Anglican Communion is moving forward with plans for the worldwide assembly.
Turkey Christian Missionaries Horrifically Tortured Before Killings
The three Christians who were martyred in Turkey last week were horribly tortured for three hours prior to being killed, Christian Today has learned, as details continue to emerge.
Tearfund Leads Fight Against Global Sanitation Crisis
Christian relief and development agency Tearfund has renewed its call on the UK Government to take the lead in tackling the global sanitation crisis in the wake of the report from the select committee on international development critiquing the Government's record on water and sanitation.
Blair "Should have Prayed" Over Iraq War, says Williams
British Prime Minister Tony Blair should have prayed over the Iraq war, says the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams.