Mark Caplin

Benefit cuts are 'unjust', say Churches
Churches say the benefit cuts coming into place today are unjust and hit the poorest hardest.
Christian satellite TV affected by Cyprus banking crisis
SAT-7 says its financial difficulties have been "aggravated" by the banking crisis affecting Cyprus.
Call for end to church demolitions in Indonesia
Human Rights Watch is calling upon the Indonesian President to intervene to put a stop to the demolition of churches.
Survey reveals changing understanding of the family unit
Most people still think a mother and father is the best family set-up for children

BRICS countries asked to support humanitarian effort in Syria
Anglicans worldwide are being asked to sign a petition urging the BRICS countries to support humanitarian efforts in conflict-torn Syria.
Development education programme 'exceeded expectations'
A programme to educate students on world development issues has "exceeded expectations", according to a review by the Department for International Development.
Prime Minister can't ignore environmental challenges â Christian Aid
Christian Aid is urging the Prime Minister to ensure action on the environment is part of the post-2015 development agenda.
Pakistan: Lessons must be learned from Joseph Colony attack
Barnabas Fund is hoping the destruction of a Christian neighbourhood in Pakistan earlier this month will be a "catalyst for change".

Budget is 'failed opportunity to help poor'
While aid agencies have congratulated the Chancellor for protecting overseas aid, other organisations say the Budget will not bring relief to those affected by poverty closer to home.

Development agencies praise 'historic achievement' on aid
Development agencies have welcomed the Chancellor's Budget confirming 0.7% of national income will be spent on international aid.

RE teachers lack support and expertise â report
A report out today has raised questions about the quality of Religious Education teaching in schools.

'Deep concern' over violence in Latin America
Churches in Latin America are being urged to double their peace work in the face of extra-judicial killings, human trafficking and other forms of violence.
Christians asked to pray for South Sudan and Sudan
Christians are being asked to keep praying for South Sudan and Sudan after an agreement was reached this week on oil production.
Thanksgiving Mass for Pope Francis
A thanksgiving Mass was held in Westminster Cathedral today for the election of Pope Francis.

Concern about connection between video games and violent behaviour in teens
A new Harris Poll has revealed concern among adults about the link between playing violent video games and violent behaviour among teenagers.

Prayers as cardinals gather to elect next pope
The conclave to elect the successor to Benedict XVI gets underway in Rome today.