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Iraq Christians flee as Islamic State takes Qaraqosh

[BBC News] Up to a quarter of Iraq's Christians are reported to be fleeing after Islamic militants seized the minority group's biggest town.

07 August 2014

Wales: Church urges people to donate to Gaza emergency appeal

The Church in Wales is urging people to respond to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s appeal for people affected by the conflict in Gaza.

07 August 2014

'Vicar Of Baghdad' Canon Andrew White refuses to leave Iraq

Iraq's Christians have perhaps suffered more than any other group since the Islamic State formerly known as ISIS rose to power

07 August 2014

Christian Aid Gives Qualified Welcome To MPs' New Report On Gaza and West Bank

“The MPs’ report is extremely welcome because it puts the Gaza conflict into its wider context

06 August 2014

Gaza ceasefire: Chance to reach out to a population at breaking point

Christian Aid’s partners in Gaza are using the 72-hour ceasefire to reach some of the hundreds of thousands of people affected by the conflict with life saving medicine, food and clean water.

06 August 2014

Connect with food, farming and countryside

Churches across the country are being encouraged to support Bring Home the Harvest campaign part of next month’s British Food Fortnight, BFF

05 August 2014

Archbishop prays for reconciliation at WWI centenary event in Belgium

The Archbishop joined Royal Family members and the Prime Minister at a solemn commemoration in Belgium last night remembering Britain’s entry into WWI.

05 August 2014

Archbishop of Armagh WW1 service address

Address by Archbishop Richard Clarke at the Service at St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast to Commemorate the Centenary of the Outbreak of the First World War, Monday 4 August 2014

04 August 2014

We are called to be peace-makers-Archbishop of Wales

War may sometimes be necessary but it is a sign of human failure, the Archbishop of Wales said

04 August 2014

New map links cycle routes with Wales' sacred heritage

A new map of the National Cycle Network in Wales has been produced, identifying how 49 of Wales’ most historic sites can be accessed on bike

04 August 2014