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High demand for the only Easter egg that mentions the ‘J’ word

Supermarkets have agreed to stock the first Easter egg to mention Jesus on the box

World Council of Churches looks forward to 'new' General Assembly in Korea

The World Council of Churches is hoping that its next General Assembly in Busan, South Korea, will be a little different from its meetings in the past.

John Piper tells Christians to pray for freedom of believers in Middle East

Evangelical pastor and author John Pipe has offered his advice on how Christians can best pray for the Middle East amid a wave of protests

Benny Hinn sued by publisher over alleged relationship with Paula White

Charismatic televangelist Benny Hinn, who denied romantic involvement with Paula White after a tabloid article last year, is being sued for $250,000 by his book publisher for violating a morality clause in their contract.

Church leader calls for return to democracy in Madagascar

As former President of Madagascar Marc Ravalomanana prepares to return home, the leader of the largest church in the country is hoping for the restoration of democracy to the island nation.

Justin Bieber says no to drugs and abortion

The teen pop sensation says drugs will only lead to hurt.

Indonesia must become a ‘common house’ for all faiths

Attacks on Indonesia’s Christians by Islamic extremists are becoming “more frequent and fierce” but the Vice Moderator of the World Council of Churches says there are still signs of hope as moderate Muslims and Christians continue to build relationships.

Coptic leaders optimistic about Egypt’s future

Leaders in the Coptic Church have spoken positively about the prospects for Egypt following the downfall of President Hosni Mubarak.

Cuban pastor denounces state-levelled persecution

A Baptist pastor has accused the Cuban government of deliberately targeting him and his church.

Evangelicals fear for churches that refuse civil partnership ceremonies

The Evangelical Alliance is appealing to the Government to safeguard the rights of churches that refuse to carry out civil partnership ceremonies.

Christian unity and Middle East unrest dominate start of WCC meeting

Civil protests in Arab countries highlights "risk of policies that affront human dignity"

1,000 Christian leaders expected at Wembley prayer summit

Around 1,000 Christian leaders from across the British Isles are expected to gather at Wembley Stadium for a major prayer summit.

South Korean Christians concerned over impact of changes to passport regulations

Missionaries from South Korea believe they are the target of new regulations that would revoke passports from those who commit illegal activities abroad.

Skillet says goodbye to guitarist Ben Kasica

After 10 great years, guitarist Ben Kasica for Skillet has regrettably announced that he’s leaving the band.

John Schlitt among finalists in About.com 2011 Reader's Choice Awards

Legendary recording artist John Schlitt has been named a finalist in About.com's 2011 Readers' Choice Awards.