Mark Caplin
Pope appeals for end to conflict in Syria
Pope Francis said he was following developments with "great suffering and concern".
British public oppose company secrecy
Over half of British people are opposed to company owners being able to keep their identities secret.
Fears of further displacement in Democratic Republic of Congo
World Vision fears more clashes in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo will force thousands of people to flee.
Church of Scotland offers thoughts and prayers after Shetland helicopter crash
The Church of Scotland says its thoughts and prayers are with all those involved in the fatal helicopter crash off Shetland on Friday. Â
Cardinal Keith O'Brien prevented inquiry into sex abuse
Cardinal Keith O'Brien prevented an inquiry from taking place into allegations of sex abuse within the Catholic Church in Scotland, according to the former Archbishop of Glasgow. Â
US should condemn Saudi Arabia religious abuses
The World Evangelical Alliance has said the US government must do more to hold Saudi Arabia to account on religious liberty. Â
Methodist Church puts human rights slant on investment
The Methodist Church has adopted a new investment policy encouraging the companies it invests in to promote human rights in the areas where they operate.
Caritas aiding Spain's 'new poor'
Thousands of Spanish families have been forced to turn to aid agency Caritas for help in the midst of Spain's economic crisis. Â
Cleric who falsely accused Rimsha Masih acquitted
The cleric who led false charges of blasphemy against a Christian teenage girl in Pakistan has been acquitted, the British Pakistani Christian Association (BPCA) reports.
Archbishop of York announces review into deceased clergy files
"The damage done by the sexual abuse of children is immense, and the passage of time does not in itself bring healing," the Archbishop of York has said.
Fracking could alleviate suffering of poor people, says Church
The Church of England has criticised "blanket opposition" to fracking and called for a debate that takes the poor and less costly energy sources into consideration.
Appeals for prayer for Egypt
Church leaders are asking Christians to pray for peace and an end to the bloodshed in Egypt.
Westminster 'creating dependency culture for wealthy'
A Scottish church leader has accused the UK Government of discriminating against parents who stay at home to look after their children.
Christian greetings to Muslim community
Christians are meeting members of the Muslim community on Friday to pass on greetings for the feast of Eid.
Government announces £16m boost to adopting
The Government has announced a £16 million injection of funds into adoption agencies to help them address the shortfall of prospective adoptive parents.
Salvation Army must be confident in Word of God, says new leader
The new international leader of The Salvation Army has spoken of his desire to see the organisation balance serving the poor with witnessing the Gospel.