Daniel Blake

Christian Bookstore Bombed in Gaza

Gaza City was the scene of devastation Sunday as three separate explosions saw two internet cafes and a Christian bookstore destroyed by militants.

Family Leads World Prayers for BBC Correspondent's Release

The parents of missing BBC correspondent Alan Johnston have made an appeal to his abductors in Gaza, calling for them to free his son.

St Paul's Cathedral Welcomes New Dean Appointment

The Chapter of St Paul's has expressed its delight at the appointment of the Rt Rev Graeme Paul Knowles as the new Dean of St Paul's Cathedral.

City of London Called to Help Abolish Modern-Day Slavery

JustShare, the coalition of City of London churches and development agencies working to highlight issues of global economic justice, is to call on London's financial institutions to use their considerable power to fight modern-day slavery.

International Consultation to Explore Climate Change and Development

Christian Aid is to hold an international consultation in London discussing the impact of climate change on the developing world from 12 to 15 April.

Fresh Calls to Fight Gun Crime After Latest Teenage Shooting

A teenager has been seriously injured in an east London shooting incident, which took place just minutes from where youth Adam Regis was killed last month.

Tsunami Aid Brightens Solomon Easter Celebrations

International Catholic relief agency Caritas has been busy delivering aid to the Solomon Islands from Australia and New Zealand since a tsunami left thousands in desperate need of supplies on 1 April.

Pope Condemns Iraq "Slaughter" During Easter Address

Pope Benedict XVI has spoken out in his Easter message against the "continual slaughter" taking place in Iraq as well as the increasing unrest in Afghanistan.

Millions of Christians Around the World Celebrate Easter

Christians around the world have marked Good Friday, and are taking part in Easter events in major religious areas around the globe.

Landmark Climate Change Agreement Approved

A landmark agreement has been reached on climate change at a major conference in Brussels this week. Scientists and government officials from more than 100 countries continued to meet throughout the night to thrash out a deal.

Canterbury Pilgrimage to Commit Youth to Mission on Easter Monday

Easter Monday will see a youth pilgrimage take place at Canterbury Cathedral, where a new global gap year initiative will also be launched.

Church Army Evangelist Opens Night Club Church in Wales

A Church Army evangelist has launched Cardiff's first church in a club - Solace. Wendy Sanderson, who has been a nightclub evangelist for four years along with James Karran, a young priest at Ararat Baptist Church had an opening night for Solace last Sunday at Clwb Ifor Bach.

Fresh Fears for Indonesian Christians After Schoolgirl Beheadings Verdict

The Christian community in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, has welcomed the sentencing of three Islamist militants for the beheading of three Christian schoolgirls, but now fears a growing disparity between the sentencing of Christians and Muslims.

Persecution Victims Gather in India to Share Horrific Injustices

Victims of persecution in India have gathered for an event to address the issue human rights offences from an India-wide perspective.

Church Army to Urge Youth to Make a Difference at Easter

Church Army's Chief Executive Mark Russell will speak to young people about making a difference at the Easter Monday Youth Pilgrimage taking place at Canterbury Cathedral next week.

Iran President Releases British Sailors

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has announced Wednesday that he will free 15 British sailors and marines captured in the Gulf as a "gift" to Britain.