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Christmas is a time of hope, says Archbishop
The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales has reminded people that the source of hope for the world is the love of God revealed in the birth of Jesus Christ.
Bishop encourages people to attend carol services
The Bishop of Hereford says carol services can help bring something of the meaning of Christmas into people's festivities.
European churches campaign for rights of migrants
Churches in Europe are to campaign throughout 2010 for the right of migrants to obtain long-term resident permits.
Archbishop welcomes Fairtrade Kit Kat
The Archbishop of York has praised Nestlé for âgoing beyond the profit marginâ with the launch of its Fairtrade Kit Kat.
Bible Society sticks to real story this Christmas
More than five million stickers are being made available across the UK this Christmas telling the real story of the season.
Methodist Church shakes up portfolio to cut carbon emissions
The investment arm of the Methodist Church has announced plans to make its investment portfolios more reflective of the Churchâs teachings on the environment.
Church leaders pressing for commitment at climate summit
Leaders of the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches want the Government to put pressure on the world's richest nations to reach a binding agreement on climate change when they meet in Copenhagen next month.
Congo ministry calls for prayers amid unrest
A development charity in Congo is asking for prayers as conflict threatens fragile peace.
Philippine churches condemn massacre
The head of the National Council of Churches of the Philippines has condemned the massacre of 57 people in the worst election violence to hit the country on Monday.
Catholic priests covered up sexual abuse for decades, says report
A report published today says authorities in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin covered up child sexual abuse for decades.
URC condemns Ugandan anti-homosexuality legislation
The United Reformed Church says it is âappalledâ at the âdraconianâ measures being proposed in Ugandaâs anti-homosexuality Bill.
David Suchet says Christianity is being marginalised in Britain
Christianity is being marginalised in Britain because of a concern for not offending other faiths, says the actor David Suchet.
Poll finds strong support for right to criticise religion
A survey of 20 nations has found strong support for the right to criticise religion.
Keep praying for Iranian converts, says Release
Release International has urged Christians to continue praying for two female Christian converts released from prison in Iran this week.
Former Christian Peacemaker hostage returns to Iraq
A Christian peace worker has returned to Iraq for the first time since he was freed from captivity four years ago.
Children should make up own mind about faith, says EA
The Evangelical Alliance says it agrees with the message of a new humanist advertising campaign proclaiming that children should make up their own mind about their beliefs.