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Archdiocese of Glasgow uses Facebook for Lent

The archdiocese of Glasgow is using social networking sites to share inspirational 'thoughts of the day' to help believers through the holy season of Lent.

February 28th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez

Charity of the Month: Green Pastures

Green Pastures sounds too good to be true.

February 28th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Cardinal praises Pakistan's 'remarkable hero'

Scotland's top Catholic prelate has paid a moving tribute to Pakistan politician and human rights campaigner Shahbaz Bhatti who was murdered last year.

February 28th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Occupy eviction - Cathedral accused

St Paul’s Cathedral is being accused of colluding with the City of London corporation after police were given permission to remove protestors from the Cathedral steps.

February 28th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Christian Aid back call to end Tax haven

A call from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) to end the siphoning of the profits of big business away from the poor and into off shore tax havens – has been welcomed by Christian Aid.

February 27th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Twenty Seven Million: a voice for the voiceless

By Claire Musters Matt and Beth Redman and Christian hip hop band LZ7 have joined forces to write ‘Twenty Seven Million’, a single that raises awareness about the huge global problem of human trafficking.

February 27th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Blogger offers eBook in return for donations

A popular Blogger is giving away copies of his eBook in return for donations to help him get his truck from Turkey to New Zealand.

February 27th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Suicide Bombers Attack Worship Service in Jos, Nigeria

At least one Christian is dead, and 38 were injured after a bomb blast at the headquarters of the Church of Christ in Nigeria. By Dan Wooding, ASSIST News Services.

February 27th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Fans say goodbye to funnyman Frank

Fans of comedian Frank Carson have had a chance to say a final goodbye, when his coffin went on display at his local church.

February 27th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Church of Scotland lobbies Hague over Malawian poor

The Church of Scotland is lobbying the government, after fears were raised that government aid cuts could leave Malawians without access to basic services.

February 26th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

On a wing and a prayer

As the Irish rugby team prepare to take to the field for this weekend’s match against Italy, one player will be taking time out to meditate on scripture - before he ties on his boots.

February 24th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Hefin Rhys Jones

Charity Promotes Ethical Capitalism in Class

Children will be taught the ethics of capitalism, why the banks crashed in 2008 and the morality of taxation in a new teaching resource launched by Christian charities Oasis UK and Christian Aid. The Exploring Ethical Capitalism course has been designed for GCSE students aged 15 and 16. Oasis U...

February 24th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes