Daniel Blake

Church Report Criticises Britain's Stance in Iraq

A Church of England report has criticised the British Government's stance on Iraq, saying that it has damaged the nation's international reputation.

Pope Meets Former Iranian President to Ease Islamic Relations

The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI met with the former Iranian president, Mohammad Khatami, Friday in the hope to heal tensions that came about from the pope's previous controversial comments on Islam.

Parents of Abducted Girl Call for Prayers at Church Service

Family members of the British girl thought to have been abducted from a holiday apartment in Portugal have attended a church service to unite in prayer for her safe return.

Churches Together to Launch Church Growth Resource

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) has launched a new book aiming to tackle the "steady decline" of church membership.

One in Five GPs in Britain Want Abortion Ban

Nearly one in five GPs throughout Britain believes abortions should not be legal and should be banned, a survey has revealed this week.

Arrest Warrants Issued for War Crimes Suspects in Sudan

Arrest warrants have been issued for a Sudanese minister and a militia leader by the International Criminal Court, following suspicions of war crimes committed in the Darfur region by the two men.

Shock as Humanitarian Worker is Executed in Burma

A humanitarian worker providing assistance to villagers in Karenni State in Burma has been executed by the Burma Army on 10 April.

WCC Head Expresses 'Concern' for Religious Minorities in Turkey

The World Council of Churches General Secretary, the Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, has said that the murders of three Christians on 18 April in Turkey were a "tragedy", and that he had "serious concerns" over the threat towards religious minorities posed by extremists in the country.

Christians Begin Non-Stop Prayer and Fasting for London

The organisers of the Global Day of Prayer London have announced that throughout the month of May intercessors will form an "unbroken chain" of prayer and fasting leading up to Pentecost.

Joel Osteen Announces UK Worship Tour

The pastors of the largest church in the US, Joel and Victoria Osteen of Lakewood Church, have released the dates and venues of their forthcoming UK tour.

Christian Lawyers to Address Rise in Religious Lawsuits

Christian lawyers from around the world are to meet in London this month for a two-day conference to discuss the alarming rise in religious litigation.

Parliament to Host Stem Cell Seminar

Law, policy and ethics experts will gather at the House of Lords today for a seminar to inform Parliament of the facts and arguments on stem cells that they say have often been ignored or discounted in public discussion.

Major Climate Change Conference Commences in Thailand

Over 400 top experts from across the world, as well as delegates from more than 130 governments, have gathered in the Thai capital Bangkok on Monday for a major climate change conference. The conference will look into what is required to effectively combat global warming.