British Report: Christianity Far From Being Extinct

Most people like the Christians they know while the vast majority of the population still identify with the Christian faith. Fifty-seven percent of people in England call themselves Christians (though a fraction of those would be described as...

British Baptist Volunteers Reach Out to Migrants

It’s been the focus of much coverage this summer, but beyond the headlines what’s life like for those living in the Calais “jungle,” a makeshift migrant camp near the French coastal city? And is there anything those moved by the unfolding...

British Churches Press Gov’t on Migrant Respect

The United Kingdom’s government has been asked to “adopt language which better reflects the British values of compassion, hospitality and respect for human dignity” in its discussions on the situation in Calais, France. In a statement issued by the...

Global Poverty Reduced, Shortfalls Remain

The Millennium Development Goals (MDG) have produced the “most successful anti-poverty movement in history,” according to the final MDG report issued this week. The MDGs are eight targets to reduce global poverty and improve living standards. The...