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World Vision on standby after earthquake and tsunami hit Japan
World Vision is assessing needs after an 8.4 magnitude earthquake hit north-east Japan on Friday, triggering a tsunami.
Prayers go out for detained US missionary in Haiti
For 24 hours on Wednesday, Christians in the US joined in a time of prayer and fasting for the release of a US missionary in Haiti who has been imprisoned for over four months without charge.
European court asked to intervene after German mother jailed in sex ed row
A religious liberty group is appealing to the European Court of Human Rights to intervene in the case of a German mother who was jailed after withdrawing her children from sex education classes.
Christian group opposes explicit sex education resources for primary schools
The Christian Institute is calling upon the Government to put a stop to the use of explicit material in sex education classes.
Thousands of Ethiopian Christians in need after fleeing violence
An estimated 10,000 Christians have been forced to flee from their homes in western Ethiopia after a series of attacks by Muslim extremists, says Barnabas Fund.
Live worship from Passion 2011 out this week
Passion: Here For you is out this week via all digital outlets.
British courts are 'set against religious freedom for Christians' - barrister
Parliament must rectify the âbad lawsâ restricting the freedom of Christians to live according to their beliefs, says a Christian barrister.
Ten dead in violent clashes between Christians and Muslims in Egypt
Christian protest against church burning turned to violence in Cairo on Tuesday.
Faith communities mobilised in global fight against malaria
The Tony Blair Foundation is asking faith communities around the world to work together to address the malaria crisis.
Susan Boyle launches Lent fundraising drive
Singer Susan Boyle is among the Scottish stars giving up their favourite treats to raise money for impoverished communities around the world.
Bishops take to the streets to collect prayers for Lent
Bishops are collecting prayers from shoppers and passers-by to mark Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent
Hope UK welcomes alcohol warning
Christian drug education charity Hope UK has welcomed the latest warning over alcohol consumption from Prof David Nutt.
Big Read 2011 gets underway for Lent
Itâs the first day of Lent today and Christians across Britain are taking a fresh look at the Gospel of Matthew
Youths win people to Christ during Brazil's Carnival
Amid the revellry, young Christians were out on the streets of Brazil proclaiming the love of Jesus.
Disappointment after David Cameron says Christian foster care ruling was right
The Christian Institute has criticised Prime Minister David Cameron over his support for a High Court judgement upholding a local councilâs right to refuse orthodox Christians as foster carers on the basis of their attitudes towards sexual ethics.