A church which rose from the ashes of a bombed out city symbolises hope and belief that humanity can transcend horror and violence God can heal lives, the Anglican Archbishop of Wales has told a special civic service in Swansea.

The Archbishop of York has called on the Government to give fuller recognition to the work carried out by faith groups in delivering social services and has dismissed those concerned about equalities and other issues.

Pakistan earthquake survivors are learning new skills to rebuild their homes as part of a steady process of community reconstruction, say church-based aid organisations involved in relief and long-term redevelopment.