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World Vision Calls for Cease to Gaza War
World Vision is urging all parties in the current violence among Palestinian factions to put aside their guns and resolve their differences peacefully. The international relief charity is calling on them to make paramount the well-being and humanitarian concerns of innocent civilians - especially children.
'A Mighty Heart' Panel to Celebrate Daniel Pearl's Commitment
The Rev. Peter Laarman, Executive Director of Progressive Christians Uniting (PCU), will sit amongst panellists for a discussion on Paramount Vantage's A Mighty Heart.
Christian Aid: Tony Blair 'Failed to Deliver' Middle East Promises
Tony Blair has "failed to deliver" on his promises to help deliver peace to the Middle East, Christian Aid said. The leading charity said Mr Blair's policy in the region, particularly his "refusal" to engage with the Hamas-led National Unity government, had helped to "exacerbate" the current situation.
Black Christian Leaders Urge Government to 'Work Closely'
Following the recent Home Affairs Committee report on over-representation in the criminal justice system, black Christian leaders are urging the Government ...
Sony Apologises to the Church of England
Sony has apologised to the Church of England for violent action sequences in a shooting game for the new PlayStation 3 console that take place in Manchester Cathedral.
Michael W Smith Honoured by Grammy Salute to Gospel Music
Legendary Christian artist Michael W Smith was honoured recently by the Recording Academy at the "Grammy Salute To Gospel Music" event at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington DC.
Christian Aid Condemns Gaza Violence
Christian Aid and its partner, Physicians for Human Rights-Israel (PHR), have condemned the fighting between the Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah in the Gaza Strip after it intensified this week.
Sony Begins Talks with Church of England
Sony has begun talks with the Church of England following complaints from the Church over violent action sequences in a shooting game for the new PlayStation 3 console that take place in Manchester Cathedral.
Evan Almighty Film Tackles Global Warming
Universal Pictures' Evan Almighty and The Conservation Fund have teamed up to launch the Get On Board initiative, where people can take real action to slow the effects of global warming.
Tony Campolo Talks Global Poverty at Newcastle University
Dynamic U.S. speaker and author Dr Tony Campolo recently gave a lunchtime lecture at Newcastle University, a world leader among universities in the struggle against global poverty.
World Vision Concerned over Charity Workers' Deaths
The killing of two Lebanese Red Cross workers at the Naher el-Bared Palestinian refugee camp on Monday threatens the already fragile lifeline to thousands of civilians still trapped there, World Vision has stated.
Internet Sees Increase in 'Parent Spies'
Parents are increasingly visiting social networking websites to 'spy' on their children, according to a study by London School of Economics (LSE).
Cuba Appoints First Woman Bishop
The Episcopal Church in Cuba has recently consecrated the first woman bishop in the developing world. The Reverend Nerva Cot, 69, is now the 18th female bishop in the world.
'Urban Pilgrims' On a Youth Mission
Two youth workers, dubbed as "urban pilgrims", are on a mission to discover the truth about youth and spirituality in some of Britain's most troubled inner city communities.
Bono Announces £15m Poverty Effort
U2 frontman Bono's anti-poverty campaign is to officially announce on Monday a $30m (£15m) effort to pressure Republican and Democratic U.S. presidential candidates to make poverty a priority.
Andrew Lloyd Webber Announces Winning Joseph Choir
Andrew Lloyd Webber and acclaimed composer Howard Goodall recently announced the winner of the nationwide Joseph Choir Search for the upcoming Joseph musical.