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Islamic extremists burn churches in Ethiopia
Thousands of Islamic extremists have gone on the rampage in Ethiopia burning dozens of churches and the homes of Christians, according to Compass Direct News.
Call to Christians to join national demonstration against cuts in public spending
Church Action on Poverty is asking Christians of all denominations to take part in a protest march later this month against cuts in public spending.
Atheist to present BBCâs new Bible series
The BBC has chosen an atheist Hebrew scholar as the presenter of its new series on the Bible.
Sentamu supports national holiday for Saint George
The Archbishop of York has spoken of his hope for a national holiday on St Georgeâs Day.
Community project to get people gardening together this spring
The Church of England is encouraging people to get involved with a new nationwide project aimed at bringing people together locally to help each other grow fruit and vegetables in their own gardens.
Christians face fresh attacks in Egypt
A mob of nearly four thousand Muslims has reportedly attacked Coptic homes in Egypt.
Governmentâs tax policy is âdamaging family lifeâ, warns CARE
Christian social policy charity CARE has criticised the âunfairâ treatment of married couples in the tax system.
Tony Blair and Rick Warren talk faith, the Middle East and 9/11
Tony Blair tells Rick Warren that faith is part of the future, not a distant relic of the past
Archbishop of Canterbury calls upon Pakistani government to protect Christians
Prayer and action are urgently needed to address the âdeepening tragedyâ unfolding in Pakistan for the countryâs Christians, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Archbishop calls faithful to self-denial during Lent
With the season of Lent just days away, the Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols is calling upon the faithful back to self-denial and prayer.
Prince of Wales adds his contribution to the YouTube Bible
The Prince of Wales has added his contribution to the âYouTube Bibleâ.
Migrant workers fleeing Libya are calm but tired, says Caritas
A team from Caritas Internationalis is in Salloum on the Egyptian-Libya border to assess the needs of migrant workers stranded there after fleeing violence in Libya.
Mike Huckabee criticises Natalie Portman for âglamorisingâ out of wedlock pregnancy
Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee has spoken of his disapproval over Natalie Portmanâs pregnancy out of wedlock.
Church aiding refugees as insecurity worsens in Ivory Coast
Christian aid workers are providing medical assistance to thousands of people fleeing unrest in Ivory Coast.