Daniel Blake
World Vision sends relief specialist to earthquake-hit Indonesia
World Vision has sent its Emergency Relief Specialist to west Java after an earthquake measuring 7.3 magnitude hit the populous Indonesian region at 15:00 local time Wednesday 2nd September.
Pope backs Italian Catholic Church in Berlusconi feud
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI, has offered his full support to the Italian Catholic Church in its media row over Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconiâs sex scandal.
Gay bishop Gene Robinson divides opinion at Greenbelt Festival
Controversial Anglican bishop Gene Robinson divided opinion at the Greenbelt Festival this year as he delivered three addresses to listeners.
Trial begins for orchestrator of Rwandan church massacre
The trial began on Monday of a Rwandan businessman who allegedly ordered the bulldozing of a church where 2,000 Tutsis were sheltering.
Churches fight metal thieves with new labelling technology
Tens of thousands of Church of England buildings have now taken measures to combat metal thieves intent on stealing their valuable lead fittings.
Church of England ready to fight for its presence in the House of Lords
The Church of England has fought back against suggestions that it would give up its seats in the House of Lords without a fight.
Greenbelt criticised for inviting controversial gay bishop as speaker
The Greenbelt festival has been criticised for inviting controversial gay Anglican bishop Gene Robinson as one of its speakers.
Record number of Religious Education students as GCSE's see record results
As thousands of students across the UK celebrate their record top grades in GCSE examinations today, the Church also has reason to celebrate, as there was a 1.8 per cent rise in those taking Religious Education.
Protestant church in Londonderry faces uncertain future
One of the last remaining protestant churches in Londonderryâs Cityside may close due to dwindling numbers.
How do you know God exists?
The leaders of the Church of England and Roman Catholic Church in England talk candidly about their faith in a Channel 4 documentary.
Catholic Church criticises Italyâs £112 million lottery fever as âidolatryâ
The Roman Catholic Church has criticised Italyâs lottery fever as millions across the country flock to stores to buy tickets, tempted by the world record jackpot of £112 million.
Christian version of Top Trumps teaches children biblical values
Trading cards game Top Trumps has been popular among young children for decades, but a new alternative Christian version of the game has been released to help children learn more about biblical characters and values.
Religious leaders to meet RBS on lending rates cap
A group of religious leaders and trade unionists calling for the return of usury laws have been invited to the Royal Bank of Scotland this week to speak about plans to cap lending rates to 10 per cent.
US religious groups launch campaign for health care reform
Religious groups in the US pushing for health care reform have launched a national campaign to counteract the very vocal opposition to President Obamaâs proposals to revamp the countryâs health care system.
Baby Pâs mother and boyfriend named
A court anonymity order has finally expired allowing the names of the couple responsible for the death of Baby P to be named publicly.
Gordon Brown: Christians should not have to hide faith
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said that Christians should not have to hide their faith in the workplace and stressed that the ârole of religion and faith in the public square is incredibly importantâ.