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Churches called to help debt-ridden Londoners

Christians Against Poverty are urging churches in London to lend a helping hand to people caught in the trap of personal debt.

Churches demand tough action on tax avoidance

Churches have called upon George Osborne to clamp down on tax avoidance ahead of the spring Budget being announced on Wednesday.

Christian converts released on bail in Iran

An Iranian court has agreed to temporarily release three Christian converts on a large sum of bail.

Funeral held in Cairo for Coptic Pope Shenouda III

Thousands of people have turned out to pay their final respects to Pope Shenouda III, the leader of Egypt’s Coptic Christians for the last 40 years.

Mixing religion with politics is a turn-off to young Americans

Young people in the US are turning away from churches because they associate Christianity with Republican politics, a study reveals.

George Clooney credits Christian aid agencies

George Clooney has praised the work of Christian organisations in providing humanitarian assistance to people in areas of conflict.

Pastor elected as Germany's new President

A Lutheran pastor will become Germany's new president after receiving overwhelming approval from German members of parliament voting on the appointment.

Pastors shocked by attack on Jewish school in Toulouse

A Christian couple in close contact with the Jewish community of Toulouse have expressed their sense of shock and solidarity following a shooting at a Jewish school in the city earlier today.

Prayers for Muamba after cardiac arrest

The fiancée of Premier League footballer Fabrice Muamba has asked for prayers following the midfielder’s cardiac arrest on Saturday night.

Church minister and domestic abuse victim

Twenty years ago, two defining moments in my life occurred. I answered the call of God on my life and became an ordained church minister. Six months afterwards I got married to someone who had also followed God’s leading and I was looking forward to a life together sharing a joint vocation in Christian ministry.

UK Coptic leader pays tribute to Pope Shenouda III

Bishop Angaelos has paid tribute to Pope Shenouda III who died on Saturday at the age of 88.

Christians pray for Iranian pastor facing execution

Christians around the world are praying for release of a pastor in Iran who is facing execution for apostasy.

New MAF planes to reach remote Indonesia

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has dedicated two new aircraft for service in remote areas of Indonesia.

Wales 'still wants to hear the Gospel'

Christians at the National Prayer Breakfast in Wales last week were encouraged to pray and serve, even if it doesn't feel comfortable to them

Church of England opposes gay marriage plans

The Church of England has said it will continue to argue against plans to legalise gay marriage.

Budget advice for the Chancellor

The Budget is out next week and the Association of Christian Financial Advisers has some advice for Chancellor George Osborne.