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More churches attacked in Nigeria violence

Two churches and a security checkpoint were attacked in Nigeria as President Goodluck Jonathan visited the country’s second-largest city Sunday, following the wave of Islamic extremist attacks Friday that has left more than 150 people dead in Kano City.

New service for pastors in debt

Two Christian charities have launched a new service to help pastors and senior church leaders struggling with debt.

Slight drop in CofE attendance

The latest statistics from the Church of England show a two per cent drop in attendance between 2009 and 2010.

80 years of HCJB Global

From humble beginnings in Quito, Ecuador, 80 years ago HCJB Global has expanded its work to more than a hundred countries

Uncertainty over fate of Afghan refugees in India

An Afghan Christian widow and three of her daughters were denied refugee status by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in New Delhi for the second time last month, and currently face imminent deportation to their home country where they could face imprisonment for apostasy and a potential death sentence.

Nathan Jess: 'I Am Redeemed'

Kingsway has released a new lyric video to accompany the powerful debut single ‘I Am Redeemed’ from Irish worship songwriter Nathan Jess.

Strong support for monarchy among Britain's Christians

Britain's Christians are largely supportive of the Queen and the monarchy in general.

Nigerian CofE priest becomes new curate for Irish churches

A man born in Nigeria and resident in Italy for a number of years is to become a new diocesan curate in the Church of Ireland.

Condemnation after escape of Christmas Day church bombing suspect

The rising violence in Nigeria has reached a critical point as the main Boko Haram suspect in the Christmas day bombings has escaped custody and officials are struggling to protect their citizens from the violent militant group.

Inequality growing in G20 countries

G20 economies are growing but the poor are failing to feel the benefits, Oxfam has warned.

Former Art Attack presenter gives hope to sick children

His art show was a highlight of the TV week for a generation of British children. Now former Art Attack presenter Neil Buchanan is using his artistic talents to raise funds for sick children.

Dave Barnes has stories to tell

Fresh from his first Grammy nomination, Dave Barnes is looking forward to the release next month of his new album.

New Wine and CVM hope to reverse exodus of men from church

New Wine and CVM have formed a new partnership aimed at stemming the continuing departure of men from the church.

Photo competition focuses on communication as a human right

The World Association for Christian Communication has launched its annual photo competition.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity gets underway

Churches around the world will be holding ecumenical celebrations

Christian Aid calls for end to violence in South Sudan

Christian Aid is providing relief to some of the tens of thousands of civilians displaced by fighting in South Sudan.