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Victims of India's Kandhamal violence still waiting for justice five years on
The Christian community in Kandhamal district, Odisha state (formerly Orissa) is this weekend marking the fifth anniversary of a wave of violence in which an estimated 90 people were killed and at least 54,000 displaced.
UK Church reports over 100 attacks on Christian properties in Egypt
The Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK has received reports of over a hundred attacks on churches and other Christian buildings in Egypt since the ousting of President Mohamed Morsi. Â
Fears of further displacement in Democratic Republic of Congo
World Vision fears more clashes in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo will force thousands of people to flee.
Church of Scotland offers thoughts and prayers after Shetland helicopter crash
The Church of Scotland says its thoughts and prayers are with all those involved in the fatal helicopter crash off Shetland on Friday. Â
Cardinal Keith O'Brien prevented inquiry into sex abuse
Cardinal Keith O'Brien prevented an inquiry from taking place into allegations of sex abuse within the Catholic Church in Scotland, according to the former Archbishop of Glasgow. Â
US should condemn Saudi Arabia religious abuses
The World Evangelical Alliance has said the US government must do more to hold Saudi Arabia to account on religious liberty. Â
Assemblies of God's debut album tops praise and worship charts
We Believe Live, the debut worship music album from the Assemblies of God's music imprint, Influence Music, took last week's number one position on the Nielsen / SoundScan Praise & Worship chart.
Christians 'should applaud' Girl Guide unit over religious Promise stance
Christians have expressed their support for a Girl Guide unit in Harrogate that has vowed to retain the original religious Promise.
'Strong' link between depression and employment
Being unemployed, out of the workforce or working part-time when wanting to work full-time are the strongest predictors of having depression, according to a new study by Gallup.
Decade of growth for England's cathedrals
Church of England cathedrals have experienced steady growth in attendance in the decade since the Millennium.
Christmas starts with Christ goes simple
It has in the past used striking images to grab the attention of passers-by. Â This year the Christmas starts with Christ campaign is stripping things back and going with a simple red and white logo to get the message across.
Italian priest still unaccounted for in Syria
Conflicting reports are emerging about the whereabouts and welfare of an Italian Jesuit priest who went missing almost one month ago.
Methodist Church puts human rights slant on investment
The Methodist Church has adopted a new investment policy encouraging the companies it invests in to promote human rights in the areas where they operate.
Girl Guide unit sticks with original God oath
A Girl Guide unit is refusing to adopt the organisation's new oath that omits the word "God".
Pakistan: 'People are drinking flood water'
Thousands of people across eastern Pakistan are sheltering in temporary camps after torrential rains washed away their homes and livelihoods.
UK children need more excercise
Only half of all seven-year-olds in the UK are getting enough exercise each day to stay healthy, a new study has found.