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Messages of hope lift families in Nicaragua
Catholic development agency SCIAF has launched a Christmas appeal in aid of families in Nicaragua.

Advent from Young Oceans climbs iTunes chart
Young Oceans has scored a hit with their new EP, Advent.

Christians concerned about clashes in Egypt
Christian Solidarity Worldwide is calling upon the UK Government to raise concerns with the Egyptian government "as a matter of urgency" following deadly clashes.
'Mega mosque' plans rejected
Newham Council has rejected an application for a proposed "mega mosque" in East London.
Prince Charles takes part in his first 'Plygain' service
Prince Charles will be taking part in his first 'Plygain' service at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David later this month.

Alastair Campbell: I'm a pro-faith atheist
Alastair Campbell says he has "huge respect" for people of faith, although he says it is still a "risk" for British politicians to share their faith

Christian Grammy Award nominees
So folks, here are the nominees for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards in the Gospel/Christian category.

No improvement for North Korea's Christians
Christians in North Korea are reporting that their situation has not changed under the leadership of Kim Jong-un.

Poor 'have to shoulder biggest burden' of austerity
Christians have reacted with disappointment to yesterday's Autumn Statement from George Osborne.

Prayer for William and Kate
The Church of England has published a prayer for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge following news that they are expecting a baby.
David Moxon becomes chief Anglican rep to Catholic Church
The Archbishop of New Zealand is to become the Anglican Communion's chief representative to the Roman Catholic Church.
Christianity Today announces leadership change
Mark Galli and Andy Crouch are to lead the US magazine Christianity Today.
Pope turns to Twitter to speak to the world
Anyone who says the Church is irrelevant needs only look at the Pope who has managed to rack up nearly half a million Twitter followers without even making a single tweet.
Insecurity in Goma
Christian Aid's Salomé Ntububa says more must be done to stop fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo
More premature babies surviving
The number of babies surviving after being born very premature is rising, say researchers.

Christian Aid ready to respond to typhoon
Christian Aid is closely monitoring the situation in the Philippines where a typhoon has killed 200 people.