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Thousands were praying for 'targeted' Syrian Christians as peace talks announced

The announcement of Syrian peace talks that will take place in Geneva early next year has come immediately after a global 'Pray for Syria' event held by Christian charity Open Doors.

Biggest Christian gathering in South America \'Going for More\'
Biggest Christian gathering in South America 'Going for More'

The city of Bogotá, Colombia, held its annual gathering of Christians in the Simón Bolívar Park last Friday.

Churches must be more welcoming
Churches must be more welcoming

The Most Reverent Bernard Longely has written a letter to parishes in the Archdiocese of Birmingham emphasising the importance of family, a good welcome and being non-judgemental.

Sharing the Gospel in the UK: A Nigerian\'s perspective
Sharing the Gospel in the UK: A Nigerian's perspective

The Reverend Israel Olofinjana speaks to Christian Today about some of the challenges of being a missionary from the Global South in the UK today.

Iranian Christian converts arrested as they celebrate Christmas

Iranian security authorities raided a house where a group of Christians had gathered to celebrate Christmas on December 24.

Give a child a future in 2014
Give a child a future in 2014

People are being asked to consider sponsoring a child in the coming year

Welsh pastor\'s book raises £4,000 for Croatian community\'s new pastoral centre
Welsh pastor's book raises £4,000 for Croatian community's new pastoral centre

A Baptist pastor's book has almost sold out within six months of publication, and in so doing helped raise a further £4,000 to help the Christian community of Rijeka in Croatia build their new pastoral centre.

Scottish church leader condemns plans to scrap marriage tax breaks
Scottish church leader condemns plans to scrap marriage tax breaks

A minister in the Free Church of Scotland has urged the SNP to do more to encourage the traditional family in light of plans to eliminate marriage tax breaks.

Switchfoot: Music for the difficult places
Switchfoot: Music for the difficult places

Christian Today caught up with Switchfoot guitarist Jerome Fontamillas to find out more about their new surf film and how faith inspires them to keep making music for people in all stages of life

Faith in fashion
Faith in fashion

In the world of fashion, the major faiths have inspired trends for years.

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

The film based on Nelson Mandela's 1994 biography of the same name brings to life the struggles of a divided South Africa under the apartheid regime, and lays bare the plight of those who were shackled by racial injustice.

The irresistable Pope Francis
The irresistable Pope Francis

2013 has been Pope Francis's year

It\'s all in the name: Baby name trends for 2014
It's all in the name: Baby name trends for 2014

2014 is predicted to push the boundaries once again as parents seek to give their children distinctive and unusual names.

Phil Robertson: Duck Dynasty patriarch reinstated back on show by A&E following suspension
Phil Robertson: Duck Dynasty patriarch reinstated back on show by A&E following suspension

The decision to suspend Phil Robertson from the popular reality cable show Duck Dynasty has been overturned today.

Nightfever: Catholic mission in the heart of Soho
Nightfever: Catholic mission in the heart of Soho

Young, vibrant Catholics have started running Nightfever events in cities across the UK during which they invite people off the street to enjoy a time of quiet worship and reflection.

Review: The Coming Chinese Church – By Paul Golf and Pastor Lee
Review: The Coming Chinese Church – By Paul Golf and Pastor Lee

The whole picture of the Chinese Church is more complicated