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Lady Gaga prays for Brazilian nightclub victims
Lady Gaga prays for Brazilian nightclub victims

Lady Gaga tweeted a picture of herself praying for victims of the inferno that swept through a nightclub in Brazil claiming 231 lives.

NHS campaign asks Christians to give blood
NHS campaign asks Christians to give blood

A new NHS campaign is being launched today asking the church to increase the number of blood and organ donors in the UK

New Adam Cappa music video
New Adam Cappa music video

Adam Cappa has debuted his music video for recently released single "Washed Over Me".

Mali conflict exacerbating food crisis

Fighting in Mali is compounding the ongoing food crisis in the Sahel, Christian Aid has warned.

Out on the streets
Out on the streets

While most of Britain huddled indoors during the severe weather of early winter, one brave group aims to get out on the streets.

Churches remember Holocaust victims
Churches remember Holocaust victims

Churches across the UK have held special services and said prayers to remember the millions of Jews killed in the Holocaust.

Traditional understanding of marriage \'not discriminatory\'
Traditional understanding of marriage 'not discriminatory'

The Church of England has said it will continue to raise concerns about legislation to redefine marriage.

Young Gaelic speakers encouraged to become global citizens
Young Gaelic speakers encouraged to become global citizens

Catholic aid agency SCIAF is promoting engagement in development issues among Scotland's young Gaelic speakers.

Air Cadets offer non-religious oath

Following a campaign sponsored by multiple humanist organisations, the Air Cadet Association has recently decided to offer nonbelievers an alternative oath that omits the mention of a higher power.

Barnabas Fund questions aid to countries with persecution

Barnabas Fund is urging the UK Government to do more to ensure the countries it sends aid to are respecting human rights.

The passing of John Paculabo
The passing of John Paculabo

It is with great sadness that Integrity Music and Kingsway Distribution announce the passing of Christian music pioneer and worship champion John Paculabo. John died on the evening of Tuesday 22 January after a six month battle with cancer. He was 66.

Call for end to discrimination in Egypt
Call for end to discrimination in Egypt

On the second anniversary of the uprising in Cairo, the head of the Coptic Church in the UK is calling for greater democracy and religious freedom in Egypt

Help for Syrians as winter bites

People escaping violence and oppression in Syria are to receive urgent help from a leading Catholic charity which is making a series of grants across a region now gripped by a bitter winter.

Ecumenical leader meets UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has heard concerns about religious freedom during a meeting with the head of the World Council of Churches.

Churches unite to revive York

Churches in York have come together with New Wine to develop Kingdom ministry in the city.

Sick employees trudging into work
Sick employees trudging into work

More ill Brits are dragging themselves to work instead of taking days off to rest up at home.