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Packed service celebrates ministry of women

Dorchester Abbey was full yesterday for an Epiphany service to celebrate the contribution of women to the Church of England.

Egypt's new constitution will create 'Islamic caliphate'

Church leaders in Egypt are disappointed with the new constitution

Review: Triple Jeopardy for the West
Review: Triple Jeopardy for the West

Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali warns of three current and serious threats to the Christian culture of British life: secularism, Islamism and multiculturalism

Archbishop launches homelessness initiative in York
Archbishop launches homelessness initiative in York

The Archbishop of York has launched a new initiative to address homelessness in the city.

Christians evacuated from Sudan
Christians evacuated from Sudan

Barnabas Fund has transported over 2,300 Christians from Sudan since the start of its rescue mission four months ago.

Church \'salami-slicing\' teaching
Church 'salami-slicing' teaching

Orthodox and evangelical Anglicans are questioning the Church of England's decision to allow clergy in civil partnerships to be bishops.

Muslims in Indonesia violating rights of Christians

Concerns are growing over at least 50 cases of religious freedom violations against Christians in Indonesia last year, as not only extremists but ordinary Muslims were responsible for many of the acts of intolerance and violence, according to a recent study.

Concern over Church move to allow bishops in civil partnerships
Concern over Church move to allow bishops in civil partnerships

The Church of England is to allow clergy in civil partnerships to be bishops.

Chancellor's cuts are 'unfair'

The Dean of Newcastle has attacked the level of cutbacks to the North-East in a letter to the Chancellor.

Sharp increase in religious freedom violations in Cuba

2012 saw a dramatic increase in violations of religious freedoms in Cuba, says Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).

How to keep your New Year\'s resolution
How to keep your New Year's resolution

If you're already finding it tough to stick with your New Year's resolutions, it's not uncommon.

Ministries in it for the long haul after Hurricane Sandy

Ministries in New York are holding free sessions on dealing with grief following Hurricane Sandy.

Missionaries assist flood-hit Sri Lankans
Missionaries assist flood-hit Sri Lankans

Gospel For Asia missionaries are assisting people affected by torrential rains in Sri Lanka.

Wycliffe fundraising for new aircraft to support Bible translation
Wycliffe fundraising for new aircraft to support Bible translation

Wycliffe Associates is seeking to acquire a specially designed aircraft to support Bible translation efforts in Papua New Guinea.

Libya church attack condemned

Coptic Pope Tawadros II has condemned an attack on a church in Libya.

Christians face increased persecution in Islamic world
Christians face increased persecution in Islamic world

Release International has warned that Christians face a growing risk of persecution this year in parts of the Islamic world affected by ongoing upheaval.