Daniel Blake

Anglican Women Commit to Communion at UN Commission Meeting

A group of Anglican women have stated their commitment to unity at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

Human Rights Delegation Highlights Dalit 'Slavery' in India

Christian Solidarity Worldwide hosted a delegation of activists for India's Dalit - formerly 'untouchable' - population last week in numerous forums in London and Brussels to highlight the caste-based slavery faced by millions of Dalits.

Bishop, Worshippers Among Tsunami Dead

A bishop and three worshippers are among the lives claimed by the deadly tsunami that hit the Solomon Islands during a church ordination service on Monday.

Catholic Church to Move Pope John Paul Closer to Sainthood

On the second anniversary of Pope John Paul II's death, it has been reported that he will move one level closer to sainthood, as Roman Catholic Church officials conclude the first phase of investigations into his "holiness" on Monday.

World Vision Responds as Two Earthquakes & Tsunami Hit South Pacific

Two earthquakes and a tsunami have hit the western part of the Solomon Islands on Monday, killing at least 12, a spokesman for the islands has said.

America's Leading Black Religious TV Station to Launch in UK

In an attempt to counteract the negativity and violence of urban communities portrayed in the media, America's leading black religious TV station, The Word Network will hold its official UK launch on 17 April.

EU Demands Immediate Release of Britons

The EU has come out in support of Britain with a call for the immediate and unconditional release of the 15 British naval personnel held captive by Iran.

Outrage at Naked Chocolate Jesus in New York Gallery

Catholics across the US have been left bewildered by a New York art gallery, which has decided to exhibit a sculpture of Jesus Christ - made entirely of chocolate.

Online Church to Host Service for BBC's Sunday Worship

Virtual church St Pixels enters an exciting phase this Easter with the launch of a new church environment and a ground-breaking service for BBC Radio 4's Sunday Worship.

Super-Casino Vote a 'Historic Victory', say Evangelicals

The House of Lords' rejection of Government proposals on gambling has been welcomed as a "historic victory" for local communities by the Evangelical Alliance.

Giant Super-Casino Plans Rejected by House of Lords

Christians have welcomed the defeat in the House of Lords last night of plans for 17 new casinos across Britain, including the giant super-casino in Manchester.

Biblical and Theological Research Centre Appoints New Warden

The Cambridge-based International Biblical and Theological Research Centre has appointed its youngest warden. The internationally respected evangelical centre for biblical and theological research has invited Dr Peter (Pete) Williams to lead the community of around 50 full and part-time scholars.

Call for Muslim States to Apologise for Slave Trade

Islamic and Christian historians have called for a number of Muslim states to apologise for their part in the slave trade during a live radio debate.

Protester Disrupts Westminster Abbey Slave Abolition Service

A protester disrupted a service marking the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade at Westminster Abbey yesterday.

Premier Listeners Send 9,000 Bibles to Persecuted Christians in Iraq

Nine thousand local language Bibles are headed for persecuted Christians in Iraq after a new campaign by Premier Radio and Open Doors raised £45,000.

Bishop Calls for Release of BBC Journalist in Gaza

The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Rev Jonathan Gledhill, has used his Presidential Address to the Lichfield Diocesan Synod, meeting in Muxton, Shropshire, to call for the release of the BBC's Gaza Correspondent Alan Johnston, who disappeared on March 12.