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US grants asylum to pastor as Cuban church remains under pressure
The US has granted asylum to a pastor and his family from Cuba as the church there continues to face state interference.
Matt Redman inspires a brighter faith with new book
Matt Redman is encouraging believers to dream of a brighter, bolder life of faith in his new book, 'Mirror Ball'
Church marks South Sudan's independence with call for continued peacebuilding
As the Republic of South Sudan becomes the worldâs newest country today, the Episcopal Church of the Sudan is pinning its hopes on a future of peace.
Urgent call for prayer and funds as starvation ravages East Africa
Development agencies are appealing to people to offer financial support and prayers for East Africa where 10 million people are facing starvation.
Christians welcome inquiries into phone hacking allegations
"What we need is a reinvention of the purpose of journalism," says the director of the Church and Media Network director
James Murdoch closes News Of The World amid phone hacking scandal
This Sundayâs edition of the News Of The World is to be the last, James Murdoch announced today.
Rural communities feeling the squeeze of second home ownership
The popularity of owning a second home in the countryside is leading to a breakdown of rural communities, Housing Justice has warned
Redeeming the Katy Perry pop culture
There are very few occasions when a Christian rock/pop band debuts with fire and Royal Tailor has certainly ignited the stage
HOPE seeks greater involvement of black churches in mission
The HOPE movement has appointed a pastor from the Redeemed Christian Church of God to encourage black majority churches to play a greater role in mission.
What's the best way to disagree?
Is it possible to talk about oneâs theological convictions in a way that is faithful and also winsome as Christian?
Bishop says Milly Dowler phone hacking allegations are 'tragic'
The Bishop of Manchester has added to the public condemnation of allegations that the News of the World hacked into the voicemail of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler
Vicar's kindness helped Lily Allen after loss of unborn baby
Lily Allen has revealed how a kind vicar helped her cope with the loss of her unborn baby and even inspired her to get married in a church.
Religion still matters, global survey finds
A new Ipsos MORI poll has found that religion still matters to most people in the world.
Concerns for Iranian pastor despite reports of annulled death sentence
Christian Solidarity Worldwide says doubts have been raised over reports that the death penalty has been overturned for an Iranian pastor.
Popeâs letter on Henry VIIIâs marriage annulment to go on display
A new Vatican exhibition is to showcase around a hundred documents from the Vatican Secret Archives.
Disappointment after MEPs reject plan to increase carbon emission cuts
Christian Aid has vowed to keep pressing the EU for tougher action on climate change after MEPs voted down a proposal to increase carbon emission cuts.