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Bishop of Derry Hopes for Progress in Northern Ireland

The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, the Rt Rev Ken Good, has expressed his hopes for progress in relations between political parties in Northern Ireland.

Bishop of Derry Hopes for Progress in Northern Ireland

The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe has expressed his hope that the Northern Ireland Assembly will be working effectively on significant issues one year from now.

Jesus had to be Glorified, says British Airways Employee

Nadia Eweida, British Airways' employee fighting to openly wear a Christian cross necklace at work, said that "Jesus had to be glorified" through her life.

CARE Calls for Government Rethink on Child Support Proposals

In a letter to John Hutton, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Christian charity CARE has told the government that it needs to think very carefully before implementing new proposals for the treatment of maintenance payments for benefit purposes...

Vice President of European Parliament Criticises Attitude towards Churches

One of Europe's top officials has criticised the attitude of the European Parliament towards traditional churches, saying it had confused "religion with fundamentalism".

Churches Look to Play Leading Role in Fight Against Climate Change

Churches across Herefordshire and South Shropshire are to play a leading role in combating the threat of global warming and the looming climate crisis...

Faith Leaders Hold 'Inclusive Meeting', Archbishop Resists New School Plan

Following plans for new faith schools in England to admit up to 25 per cent of pupils from other religions, Education Secretary Alan Johnson met with representatives from the UK's major religious groups on Monday for an "inclusion summit".

UNICEF Launches Gift Campaign to Eliminate Child Poverty

Leading children's charity UNICEF UK will launch a range of gifts to encourage regular donors, in a campaign created by WWAV Rapp Collins.

Scotland's Principle Church Leaders to Join in Ecumenical Service

The leaders of Scotland's four main churches will join together Wednesday in an ecumenical service in which the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will preach.

World Vision Shocked at Child Poverty in South-eastern Europe

Christian development agency World Vision has expressed its shock as a new UNICEF report reveals the shocking extent of child poverty in south-eastern Europe.

T.D. Jakes' MegaFest 2007 Cancelled

The highly popular MegaFest with Bishop T.D. Jakes has been cancelled for 2007, said a recent announcement by The Potter's House.

Hope Expressed for Europe as Evangelical General Assemblies Closes in Poland

The European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) and European Evangelical Missionary Alliance (EEMA) General Assemblies closed on Friday evening, with the launch of the Polish Evangelical Alliance's 'Year of Evangelical Christians', and a firm reminder that there is still great hope for European Christianity

Northern Ireland Must Move On, Says Archbishop of Armagh

The Archbishop of Armagh has said that Northern Ireland must "move forward" from its violent past in his last ever diocesan synod address this week.

Franklin Graham Festival Filled to Capacity in Canada

The Franklin Graham Festival in Central Canada filled to overflow crowds totalling more than 44,000 over the weekend. Each successive night saw a larger turnout with the MTS Center in Winnipeg, Manitoba, filled to capacity all three nights...

Head of US Episcopal Diocese Enflames Anglican Divisions by Granting Same-Sex Blessings

The controversial head of the Diocese of Connecticut has enflamed the divisions within the Anglican Communion this week, after he announced that Episcopal Church priests in the diocese may give pastoral blessings to same-sex unions in church ceremonies...

Northern Ireland Must Move On, Says Archbishop of Armagh

The Archbishop of Armagh has said that Northern Ireland "must move on" from its dark past during the Troubles. He said that trust was central to this process and praised the work of parish clergy for