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Archbishop urges Britain to be more positive towards young people

The Archbishop of Canterbury has used his New Year’s message to reflect on the causes of last summer’s riots and how Britain can do more to help its young people.

Staggering abortion rate among UK's teenagers

Data released by a European research group has revealed how European countries compare with respect to teen abortion rates.

Queen appoints traditionalist as new chaplain

The Queen has appointed the Rev Preb Paul Lockett as her personal and official chaplain.

Faith and art

Curator and artist Victoria Burgher uses rather unusual materials in her work to display messages

Most believers underwhelmed by Christian advertising

Christians in the UK are less than impressed by the standard of Christian advertising, a survey has found.

South Sudan to investigate Christmas Day murders

South Sudan has stated that it will conduct an investigation regarding the murder of five civilians, four of them Christian, outside a church Christmas day, according to a local media report.

For a lasting impact in missions, try going long-term

Short-term missions are popular and effective, but it takes years of commitment to make a lasting impact, says Dr Detlef Bloecher, director of the German Missionary Fellowship (DMG).

Christian Malay leader could be charged with sedition

An evangelical Christian leader in Malaysia may face charges of sedition following a statement he made about a section of the country's constitution this past weekend.

Decline and renewal characterise the European church

Europe is a continent marked by church decline but it is not entirely dying, says Niek Tramper.

Happy end to the year for 12 cathedrals

The year has ended on a high note for 12 cathedrals after receiving grants towards major repairs.

Sunday school children detained in Iran

Iranian authorities reportedly detained a congregation, including children attending the Sunday school

Snow church opens after warm weather delays

A church built entirely from snow has opened in Germany this week – more than a century after villagers first built a snow church in protest.

Christians could disappear from Iraq and Afghanistan

The Christian populations in Iraq and Afghanistan could be obliterated following the complete withdrawal of US troops this month

Reaching the world on the church’s doorstep

With people of the world living in cities everywhere, mission need not mean going to another continent, says Axel Nehlsen.

Single and lonely

The holiday season can be a distressing time for Christian singles that intensifies their feelings of loneliness

Ugandan bishop badly injured in acid attack

Islamic extremists threw acid on a church leader on Christmas Eve shortly after a seven-day revival at his church.