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Christians in Pakistan feel under threat amid growing religious intolerance

The small Christian community in Pakistan is worried about growing religious intolerance and sectarian violence following the recent suicide bombing against an Anglican church in Peshawar

09 October 2013

'Christian Unity is alive and well'

A report from national ecumenical officers visit to Rome

09 October 2013

Anglican, Oriental Orthodox leaders lament Christian persecution

Anglican and Oriental Orthodox Church leaders who met this past weekend shared not only worship and fellowship, but also their fears about Christianity in the Middle East.

08 October 2013

Christians in Qatar celebrate formal opening of Anglican centre

Christianity in Qatar was once an underground religion, but today it thrives

04 October 2013

Diocese to Revisit Plan for Archdeacons' Ministry

The Diocese in Europe is to revise its plans to enhance and extend the pastoral ministry of Archdeacons

02 October 2013

Metal theft legislation "step in right direction"

The Church of England has welcomed new UK legislation to punish rogue traders who buy and sell stolen scrap metal for cash.

01 October 2013

Churches launch new £1.3m peace initiative

Irish Church leaders have launched the ‘Irish Churches Peace Project

01 October 2013

Response to publication of the 2011 Census Returns in Scotland

The figures for religious affiliation in Scotland are a significant challenge for churches

30 September 2013

Faith schools becoming ideological battle ground

Children are being denied the chance to go to some of Britain’s best schools

30 September 2013

Richard tomb: row rumbles on

A proposed design for a tomb to hold the remains of King Richard III in Leicester Cathedral has had a mixed reception.

30 September 2013