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Algeria's churches fear impact of new law governing NGOs
A number of churches, as well as foreign NGOs, in Algeria have called for the abolition of a new law which they say will hamper their work.
Wells Cathedral defends decision to screen 'The Last Temptation of Christ'
The decision by Wells Cathedral to host a screening of Martin Scorsese's 1988 film "The Last Temptation of Christ" has stirred controversy.
Clean water: an unlikely obstacle to Bible translation
A new clean water system at the Bible translation centre in the Democratic Republic of Congo has given fresh life to its work.
Help for parents struggling with cost of First Communion clothes
Some parents are going into debt to make sure their children have the right clothes for their First Communion
Charity Commission accepts Plymouth Brethren application
The Preston Down Trust, part of the Devon-based Plymouth Brethren Christian Church group, has had its application for charitable status accepted after agreeing to make changes to its governing document.
Nigeria attacks: Villagers say soldiers joined in slaughter
Survivors of the January 6 slaughter of 33 Christians in a village in Nigeria's Plateau State said Special Task Force (STF) soldiers stationed to protect them turned their weapons on those fleeing the attack.
Nepal: Christian homes and church in arson attack
A church building and the homes of four Christian converts in a Nepal village were set alight on December 23.
Catholic Church training more exorcists
Dioceses in Italy, Spain, and Mexico are reporting a growing number of cases of someone being possessed by the devil or some other demonic influence.
Satanists pushing for statue at Oklahoma Capitol
The New York-based Satanic Temple group has submitted plans for a statue to be placed on the steps of Oklahoma City's Capitol Building.
Singing God's praise in Pakistan
In a country where Christians from the highest to the lowest have been killed for their faith, Hallelujah - The Band is continuing to bring a message of hope to Pakistan's persecuted believers
Life as a minister's wife
A former BBC radio producer is to feature in a documentary that explores the role of ministers' wives in Scotland.
House of Lords votes down 'anti-annoyance' law
The House of Lords has dealt a substantial blow to the coalition Government's legislative agenda by voting down a law designed to stop people being "annoying" in public.
Street evangelist arrested after preaching about sexual sin
Police in Dundee yesterday arrested American street evangelist Tony Miano after a woman complained about his talk on sexual sin.
Salvation Army urges government to address gambling addiction
The Salvation Army has described betting shops and gambling machines as "a problem which demands action"
'Christians make better lovers' - dating site's new advertising campaign
UK dating site Christian Connection is launching a new ad campaign on the London Underground from January 13, with one poster featuring the tagline: "Christians make better lovers."
Fighting in South Sudan: An explanation
The current violence in South Sudan is no mere hiccup but a crisis that has been brewing for some time, explains Elizabeth Kendal