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Thursday, 11 July 2013 15:49
Zimbabwe: Churches asked to pray for Zimbabwe
Tensions are rising as Zimbabwe nears its election (due on 31 July). Previous elections led to the economy collapsing, critical food shortages and violence. As July 31st approaches many fear the same may happen . There…
Thursday, 11 July 2013 15:45
Pakistan: Attacks on Christian minority groups
Suspected Islamic militants attacked The Assembly of God (AoG) Pentecostal church in the Swati gate area of Peshwar north western Pakistan early on Friday amid heightened tensions over minorities in the region. Christians said the two…
Monday, 08 July 2013 12:33
Police Facing 'Serious Drag' On Morale
A string of scandals and budget cuts have left police morale and public confidence at an "all time low", says the Police Minister. Damien Green said recent allegations involving the improper behaviour of the police have…
Monday, 08 July 2013 12:32
Child abuse apology from Church of England
The Church of England's parliamentary body has apologised to victims of sexual abuse at the hands of Anglican clergy, noting its failure to prevent it and respond effectively. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin…
Monday, 08 July 2013 12:30
New Vice-President urges Methodists to fight poverty
The newly inaugurated Vice-President of the Methodist Conference, Dr Daleep Mukraji, called on the Methodist people to "speak out, take sides," and "stand up for justice" in his inaugural address to the Methodist Conference last Saturday.…
Monday, 08 July 2013 12:29
Church of England 'has 20 years to reassert its position as national Church'
The Bishop of Sheffield has told the Church of England the next five years must see a deeper and more sustained engagement with its current primary goals of contributing to the common good, growing the Church,…