Daniel Blake
Shock as Charity Reports 20 Children 'Lost' to Sex Trade in West Midlands
A charity has left the UK shocked with reports that approximately 20 children, who were supposed to have been in the care of social services in the West Midlands, have disappeared.
World Council of Churches Congratulates Lutheran World Federation on 60th Anniversary
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has offered a message of support to the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) as it celebrates its 60th anniversary.
Bishop of Liverpool Compares Modern Day Racism to Slave Trade
As churches across Britain celebrated the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade, the Bishop of Liverpool told worshippers at Liverpool Cathedral that the horrific murder of black teenager Anthony Walker was caused by the same racism which led to slavery.
Morale Among Sudan Aid Workers 'Fragile', says UN
The United Nation's incoming humanitarian head has warned of low morale among relief workers operating in the Darfur region of African Sudan.
Roman Catholic Church Fights Abortion Bill in Mexico
The Vatican has commenced the Roman Catholic Church's campaign against the legalisation of abortion in Mexico.
Bar Council Forced to Pay Massive Damages to Religious Rights Lawyer
In a ruling that brings the self-regulatory role of the Bar Council under closer scrutiny, the High Court has ordered the bar profession's top body to pay out damages to controversial barrister Paul Diamond.
Hundreds of Churches to Celebrate 'Amazing Grace Sunday'
More than 450 churches across the UK will take part in Amazing Grace Sunday on March 25.
Church Bishops Slammed for Skipping Crucial Lords Vote on Gay Regulations
Twenty-three Church of England bishops have been fiercely criticised this week for not attending a crucial House of Lords vote on controversial new gay rights regulations, which faith groups across the country have strongly opposed.
US Episcopal Church Refuses Anglican Compromise on Gay Debate
Bishops from the US Episcopal Church (ECUSA) have refused to bow to demands from the worldwide Anglican Communion to create a parallel arm of the Church for those who oppose the Episcopal Church's backing of homosexuality.
World Council of Churches Demands Apology from Blair on Slave Trade
Prime Minister Tony Blair has been told by head of the World Council of Churches (WCC) that the people of Africa are still waiting for an "unambiguous apology" and "acknowledgement" from European nations over their participation in the atrocities of the slave trade 200 years ago.
Deliver Public Services Until Gay Rights Law Stops You, Christians Told
Christian organisations across Britain have been told not to withdraw their public services due to the perceived threat from the passing of the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007.
Reformed Church Head Urges Lifestyle Changes to Bring Justice
Reformed Christians should expose the "false doctrines" that limit God's sovereignty to a narrowly defined spiritual realm, says Setri Nyomi, General Secretary of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC).
Bible Society Acquires Christian Resources Exhibition
Bible Society and Resources Exhibitions Ltd (REL) have announced the Bible Society's acquisition of the series of six Christian Resources Exhibitions (CRE) owned by REL together with its franchised events overseas.
US Episcopal Bishops Request Meeting with Archbishop of Canterbury
Responding to the recent Anglican Primates' Communiqué, the Episcopal Church's House of Bishops has expressed "an urgent need for us to meet face to face with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the members of the Primates' Standing Committee".
Samaritan's Purse to Launch Campaign to Tackle Child Deaths
Samaritan's Purse International (UK), the Christian humanitarian aid charity, is to launch a major new campaign to raise funds to provide safe sources of clean water in order to save lives and improve health and sanitation in the developing world.
Persecution Watchdog Testifies at European Parliament on Burma Violations
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) today presented fresh evidence of the continuing human rights violations in Burma at a hearing in the European Parliament in Brussels.