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URC supports call for ‘Robin Hood Tax’

The United Reformed Church has come out in support of a campaign pressing the UK’s main political parties to support a global financial transaction tax on banks.

Church of England disinvests from mining company over ethical concerns

The Church of England has sold shares in Vedanta Resources over concerns about the mining company’s approach to human rights and local communities.

Prayers after murder-suicide in Oswestry

Christians in Oswestry will say prayers for a family found dead in what is believed to be a murder-suicide.

Archbishop praises courage of Anglicans in Zimbabwe

The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to the courage and faithfulness of Anglicans in Zimbabwe.

15,000 back call for Haiti debt cancellation

More than 15,000 people have signed a petition urging Chancellor Alistair Darling to use his influence in the International Monetary Fund to bring about the cancellation of Haiti’s $890 million international debt.

Welsh Christians and Muslims to tackle social tensions

Christians and Muslims in Wales will come together for a two-day consultation this weekend aimed at strengthening relations and preventing religious extremism and discrimination.

Tutu says Olympics can change East London

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has said the Olympic Games can be a "catalyst for change" in East London.

Thai government threatens to evict 3,000 Burmese refugees

Some 3,000 Karen refugees face rape and forced labour if they are made to return to Burma, warns Christian Solidarity Worldwide.

Protests as EU delegation visits Orissa

Radical Hindus protest visit by EU delegation to areas hit by deadly violence against Christians in 2008.

Supply worker sacked for offering prayer wins right to return to work

A Christian supply teacher who was dismissed for offering to pray for a sick pupil has won the right to return to her former job.

Scottish Christians to distribute thousands of Bibles in Vietnam

The Scottish Bible Society has launched an appeal to raise funds to print and distribute thousands of Bibles in Vietnam.

Disappointment after Cuban pastor loses right to appeal

Fears of a crackdown on Cuban evangelicals after pastor is denied right to appeal for freedom.

World Leprosy Day highlights lifechanging projects in Nepal

As more than a hundred countries are marking World Leprosy Day today, the Leprosy Mission is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for its hospital in Nepal.

Relationship summit encourages single believers to maintain purity

A 23-year-old minister and social entrepreneur is calling on other young Christians to maintain their sexual purity.

Operation Mobilisation helps even more young Christians mature in faith

Operation Mobilisation anticipates thousands of young Christians will attend its weeklong discipleship events as it prepares for five TeenStreets this year.

CPAS marks 75 years of bringing young people to Christ

Anglican mission group CPAS is marking 75 years of bringing 11 to 14-year-olds to faith in Christ.