Jennifer Gold
Report Documents Persecution & Rape Atrocities in Burma
A new report documenting the use of rape against ethnic women in Burma was launched this week as the country's regime marked "Armed Forces Day".
Authorities Close Church in India as Attacks Increase
A leading persecution watchdog has reported that 3 attacks have taken place earlier this month on Christians in Kerala, generally considered a safe-haven for Christians because of the large Christian minority there.
European Churches Have 'Enormous Potential' to Shape Globalisation
European churches have "enormous potential" to shape globalisation, says the President of the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE).
Concerns Over Clergy Stress
A Church of England bishop has expressed his "very deep concern" about the physical and mental health of his clergy after figures were released showing nine clergy in his diocese were forced to resign on health grounds between 1999 and 2005.
Bishop Defends Songs of Praise
The Bishop of Lichfield has defended the BBC's decision to film their Easter edition of Songs of Praise immediately after their Christmas edition last November.
Christians Called to Stand Against Modern Slavery at Global Prayer Weekend
Amid the celebrations marking the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade, Viva is urging Christians across the UK to stand against the modern day slavery that affects millions of children today, by taking part in a global prayer event.
Evangelicals: 'Legacy of Slave Trade Should be a Modern Call for Justice'
The Evangelical Alliance has called on Christians to be inspired by the brave struggles of the slave trade abolitionists who fought 200 years ago, and to demand justice for the poor and oppressed in the modern day era.
Europe Must Make 'Concrete Changes' to Change Lives for Poor
Christian relief and development agencies have recommended "concrete changes" in European Community (EC) aid so that a greater impact can be made on the lives of the poor in the South.
Baptist General Secretary Protests Against Sri Lanka Abductions
The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) General Secretary, Denton Lotz, has appealed to the Sri Lankan President, Mahindra Rajapakse to bring an immediate halt to the abuse and persecution faced by civilians on the country.
Growth of Christianity Has Re-shaped Religious Landscape in China
The growth of Christianity among intellectuals has fundamentally "reshaped the religious landscape in China", says a leading Chinese academic and editor of what's described as the country's "most authoritative" journal on religion.
Christians Remember Bicentenary of Abolition of Slavery
Christians from across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will commit themselves to fighting modern-day slavery this weekend, 23 to 25 March, as they remember the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.
Skateboarding Evangelist Reaches Out with New DVD & YouTube
The Bradford based "Sorted" youth project is the focus of a new DVD which has just been launched by Church Army.
Human Rights Council: Church Reports on Philippines Violations
An ecumenical report and a call to action documenting human rights violations in the Philippines was launched in Geneva yesterday, within the framework of the current session of the UN Human Rights Council.
London Church to Host Special Slave Abolition Celebration Service
Leading Pentecostal church Christian Life City will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery by holding a special Abolition Celebration Service on Sunday 25 March at the Round Chapel, London.
CSW Chief Executive Appointed Chair of New Religious Liberty Partnership
In a historic move, fifteen key organisations that work with the persecuted church around the world have launched a global network to improve international collaboration.
Archbishops Launch Online Reflection on Modern Day Slavery
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu have published an innovative online reflection on the nature of the slave trade in readiness for the Church of England's Walk of Witness to take place in London on Saturday March 24.