Children losing out in Congo conflict, warns World Vision

Widespread hunger and food security in the conflict-affected regions of Congo are hitting children the hardest, warns World Vision.

Most Brits worried about financial cost of Christmas

More than three quarters of UK residents are worried about the financial cost of Christmas, reveals a new survey out today from debt counselling...

CofE announces new chair of educational board

The Rt Rev John Saxbee, Bishop of Lincoln, has accepted the invitation of the Archbishops of Canterbury, York and Wales to chair the Church of...

Stress may mean greater risk of breast cancer, study suggests

The results of a new study support the theory of a direct correlation between breast cancer diagnoses and exposure to distressing life events, according to a Reuters report on the findings published...

Smoking ban cut heart attacks

Scotland's 2006 ban on smoking in public places cut the heart attack rate by 17 percent within one year, with non-smokers benefiting most, researchers reported on Wednesday.

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Music with a heart for the poor - CompassionArt hits shelves next week

Paul Baloche, Steven Curtis Chapman, Stu G, Israel Houghton, Tim Hughes, Graham Kendrick, Andy Park, Matt Redman, Martin Smith, Michael W Smith, Chris Tomlin, and Darlene Zschech. They're all on...

• Sri Lanka's 'forgotten war': A call for global church advocacy
• Wycliffe pushes to translate last remaining languages
• Brits prefer to read in the loo
• Billy Graham Team assists California fire victims

Senior Welsh clergy and police call time on binge-drinking

Archbishop of Wales and Welsh police join forces in clampdown on nation's binge drinking culture.

Churches challenged to put children first in 2009

2009 is the year for the church to put children at the top of its agenda, says Alan Charter, head of Children Matter!.

Salvation Army launches appeal for Christmas presents

The Salvation Army is appealing for more Christmas presents to be donated to its annual appeal this year to help families struggling as a result of the financial crisis.

Luis and Andrew Palau bring Good News to southern Mexico

As the economy continues to downshift in markets around the globe, world evangelist Luis Palau continues to bring his message of eternal hope and encouragement to million.

Sri Lanka's 'forgotten war': A call for global church advocacy

In Sri Lanka, the conflict between the army and Tamil rebels has caught the civilian population between a rock and a hard place.

Senior Welsh clergy and police call time on binge-drinking

Archbishop of Wales and Welsh police join forces in clampdown on nation's binge drinking culture.

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