In this issue
In this issue
- World Council of Churches condemns Brussels terror attacks
- UK ‘training Ethiopian forces’ linked to Briton’s kidnap
- Spring Appeal – Another Easter Rising
- WCC hope for elimination of racial discrimination
- Church of Scotland and Islamic Finance Council partnership
- Northern Ireland abuse survivors call on politicians for redress
- Questions for PR giant over Saudi government work
World Council of Churches condemns Brussels terror attacks
The World Council of Churches General Secretary, the Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, has strongly condemned a series of lethal terror attacks carried out in Brussels as “wicked and indiscriminate” and calls for prayers for those affected.
UK ‘training Ethiopian forces’ linked to Briton’s kidnap
The UK government is providing funding to help train Ethiopian security forces, despite evidence of their involvement in the kidnap and rendition of a British man who is now held under sentence of death.
WCC hope for elimination of racial discrimination
Observing International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the World Council of Churches has spoken of the power of its member churches in their collective work to overcome racism, a work that brings hope in spite of today’s serious challenges worldwide.
Church of Scotland and Islamic Finance Council partnership
The Church of Scotland and Islamic Finance Council UK have announced a partnership to create ethical financial services.
Northern Ireland abuse survivors call on politicians for redress
Victims of historic child abuse in Northern Ireland are urging the Stormont Executive to provide redress for the suffering experienced in residential institutions.
Launch of ‘Foxes have holes: Christian reflections on Britain’s housing need’
Questions for PR giant over Saudi government work
One of the world’s largest PR and advertising firms is facing questions over the work it has carried out on behalf of the Saudi Government, amid concerns that the Kingdom may be planning to execute more people sentenced to death as children for attending protests.