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US atheists target kids and teens
US atheists target kids and teens

One of the largest humanist organisations in the US has launched a new campaign aimed specifically at children and teenagers that tells them they are "a bit old for imaginary friends".

SAT-7 to live broadcast Coptic Pope's enthronement

Christian satellite channel SAT-7 will be broadcasting the enthronement of the next Coptic Pope live across the Middle East.

Baptists bust inter-faith myths

‘The Baptist Union of Great Britain has put together a new resource dispelling some of the myths of inter-faith collaboration.

Call to pray for India's Dalits

The president of Gospel for Asia has called for "urgent prayer" for Dalits in India after an attack by caste Hindus.

Rimsha Masih awaits blasphemy verdict
Rimsha Masih awaits blasphemy verdict

The blasphemy trial of Rimsha Masih has ended but the court has left the family in limbo after deciding today to reserve judgement on whether or not to dismiss the case.

Community website inspiring Christian tween and teen girls
Community website inspiring Christian tween and teen girls

A community website set up to inspire and celebrate tween and teen girls has seen impressive growth in recent months.

Old age a cause for joy, not sadness, says Pope

Pope Benedict XVI has encouraged older people to embrace their years with a happy heart.

Black evangelicals challenged over Obama vote

In an open letter to black evangelicals, Michael Brown candidly asks whether they compromised their beliefs by voting for the re-election of President Barack Obama.

New General Secretary for Scottish Catholics

Monsignor Hugh Bradley has been appointed as the new General Secretary of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland.

New Dara Maclean video

Dara Maclean is releasing a series of new music videos recently recorded live in Nashville.

Archbishop praises youth workers
Archbishop praises youth workers

The Archbishop of York has praised youth workers for their contribution to society and the development of young people.

Fall in donations to charity
Fall in donations to charity

Giving to charity fell by 20 per cent in real terms in the past year, says a new report.

Religious freedom award for Nigerian Christian leader

The former National Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has received the Stefanus Prize for religious freedom.

Lichfield Cathedral says thank you to people of the city
Lichfield Cathedral says thank you to people of the city

Lichfield Cathedral will be saying thank you to all those involved in the commercial, voluntary and official life of the city at a special service next month.

BRF's Bible reading apps reach 100,000 downloads

More than 100,000 people have downloaded Bible Reading Fellowship's Bible reading apps.