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Pope Slams EU for Excluding God
Pope criticises EU for excluding God in new declaration to mark the 50th anniversary of its founding treaty...
Sentamu Calls for Slave Trade Apology from Blair
The Archbishop of York has called on Prime Minister Tony Blair to formally apologise for Britain's role in the slave trade as churches across the UK mark the 200th anniversary of its abolition today.
Sentamu Calls for Slave Trade Apology from Blair
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has said that Prime Minister Tony Blair should "go a bit further" and make a formal apology for the slave trade on behalf of Britain.
Pope Slams EU for Excluding God
Pope Benedict has come down hard on the EU for excluding any reference to God and the Christian heritage of Europe in a declaration to mark the 50th anniversary of its founding treaty on Sunday.
London Olympics Will Attract Human Traffickers, UK Government Warns
The UK Government predicts that the 2012 London Olympics could become a magnet for human traffickers, bringing in prostitutes and illegal workers.
Archbishops Lead Slave Trade Walk Through Capital
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have led a crowd of more than one thousand people through London in a Walk of Witness to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade.
Christians Called to Stand Against Modern Slavery at Global Prayer Weekend
Amid the celebrations marking the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade, Viva is urging Christians across the UK to stand against the modern day slavery that affects millions of children today, by taking part in a global prayer event.
Da Vinci Code Chapel Given Multi-Million Pound Restoration
A multi-million pound restoration grant has been awarded to the medieval chapel that starred in the Da Vinci Code blockbuster film. The 15th Century Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian has been given £4.5m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and £2.68m from Historic Scotland, BBC reports.
Scripture Union Launches 'Count Me In' Website
Scripture Union recently launched the Count Me In website to keep Christians up-to-date on the latest volunteering tips and techniques, providing case studies that show the life-transforming experience of taking part in events.
US Gospel Music Channel Hits #1 in Survey of Cable Operators
Gospel Music Channel (GMC), America's first 24-hour music television channel dedicated to all styles of Christian and Gospel music, has ranked as the #1 emerging or mid-size network in the new annual survey of cable operators.
Bar Council Forced to Pay Massive Damages to Religious Rights Lawyer
In a ruling that brings the self-regulatory role of the Bar Council under closer scrutiny, the High Court has ordered the bar profession's top body to pay out damages to controversial barrister Paul Diamond.
Christians Called to Stand Against Modern Slavery at Global Prayer Weekend
Amid the celebrations marking the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade, Viva is urging Christians across the UK to stand against the modern day slavery that affects millions of children today, by taking part in a global prayer event.
Evangelicals: 'Legacy of Slave Trade Should be a Modern Call for Justice'
The Evangelical Alliance has called on Christians to be inspired by the brave struggles of the slave trade abolitionists who fought 200 years ago, and to demand justice for the poor and oppressed in the modern day era.
Da Vinci Code Chapel Given Multi-Million Pound Restoration
A multi-million pound restoration grant has been awarded to the medieval chapel that starred in the Da Vinci Code blockbuster film. The 15th Century Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian has been given £4.5m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and £2.68m from Historic Scotland, BBC reports.
Hundreds of Churches to Celebrate 'Amazing Grace Sunday'
More than 450 churches across the UK will take part in Amazing Grace Sunday on March 25.
Wilberforce Described as One of 'Greatest Liberators in British History'
The Rt Hon William Hague MP described Wilberforce as 'one of the greatest campaigners and liberators in the whole of British history,' at a special preview screening of the new film, Amazing Grace, on 21 March.