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Strong link between smoking and church attendance
People who do not attend church are three times as likely to smoke as those who attend weekly, according to a new Gallup poll. Â
How many Christians are in the Middle East? Reliable numbers are elusive
This much seems certain: Christians are leaving the birthplace of Christianity in large numbers.
Iranian Christian activist sentenced to 10 years in prison
Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court in Tehran has sentenced Mohammad-Hadi (Mostafa) Bordbar, an Iranian Christian convert, to ten years in prison.
Pakistan: Will the former UK MP's governorship in Punjab herald hope for minorities?
In the face of the unresolved issues of the minorities in Pakistan a man of Mr Sarwar's caliber is probably the right person to import the much-cherished UK values of integration, promotion and equality of opportunity to its ethnic minorities up and down the country.
Algerians stage picnics in protest against 'forced' fasting
Hundreds controversially break Ramadan fast in northern Algeria
Blessing for fundraising bikers
Bikers from the North East received a blessing in celebration of their amazing fundraising efforts.
Friends of Armagh Cathedral 75th anniversary concert
The Friends of Armagh Cathedral was formed in 1938 as a collective of people who care for the ancient foundation of St Patrick and its continuing Christian witness.
New chaplain for Chapter 1
The Reverend Ruth Lampard has been licensed by the Bishop of Southwark to be the new chaplain of the Chapter 1 charity.
10,000 toys for children in Syria
Leicestershire churches and faith communities have donated an estimated 10,000 toys for children affected by the conflict in Syria.
Art exhibition comes from Cairo to St Paul's
An interfaith art exhibition promoting peace and compassion is coming to St Paul's Cathedral from Cairo in Egypt.
Chinese house church leader Samuel Lamb dies
One of the most well-known Christian leaders in China, Pastor Samuel Lamb, died on Saturday (Aug 3) in Guangzhou, aged 88.
Syria: Assyrian Christians told 'If you want to come back, convert to Islam, or you will be killed'
According to the Assyrian International News Agency, Assyrian Christians who have fled from an area of Syria called al-Thawrah (also known as al-Tabqah), have been told by rebels, "If you want to come back, convert to Islam, or you will be killed."
Minorities 'not safe in Pakistan'
Pakistan's minorities are feeling the effects of Islamic militant organisations which target them for violence, and an Islamic culture that they say makes them feel insecure.
SAT-7 wins human rights award
The Lebanese Center for Human Rights recently granted Juliana Sfeir, on behalf of SAT-7, the Human Rights Journalism Award.
Randy Travis leaves hospital after stroke
Country singer Randy Travis has left a Texas hospital and entered a physical therapy facility, his publicist said Wednesday.
Tides: First full-length studio recording from Bethel Music
The first full-length studio recording from Bethel Music releases this September.