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Christians to 'light up' for poverty
Hundreds of thousands of Christians are being invited to âlight up' beacons of hope for the world's impoverished communities through a week of prayer.
The Real Mr and Mrs Smith - Martin and Anna share the ups and downs of marriage
What do you get when you pack six spirited children, a bustling wife, and an international worship rockstar â not to mention a weekâs worth of malaria pills â into an airplane for a weeklong trip to Africa? Marriage, for better or for worse.
Expert: Egypt's Mubarak resignation good for Coptic Christians
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation on Friday is good for the country's Coptic Christians, according to a religious freedom expert.
Appeal to Indonesia to protect religious freedom
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has called upon Indonesia to take action to protect religious minorities in the wake of attacks on churches and minority Islamic communities.
Prison minister tries to reach out to Lindsay Lohan with Jesus
A prison minister is reaching out for the third time to child-actress-turned-troubled-celebrity Lindsay Lohan, who has battled DUI, felony grand theft, and drug charges.
Justin Bieberâs mum says prayer keeps her superstar son grounded
Regular church attendance is impossible and the pressure is huge, but faith still undergirds the life of 16-year-old global pop sensation Justin Bieber.
Egyptâs impoverished Christians struggling as unrest continues
Soaring food prices and scarce resources are leaving Egyptâs impoverished Christians struggling to find enough food to eat.
Christians saddened by fatal plane crash at Cork Airport
The Bishop of Cork and the IFES Ireland: Christian Unions are offering their prayers after a plane crash this morning killed six and injured six others at Cork Airport.
Anthony Hopkins opens up about alcohol addiction and finding God
He is known to be the iconic face of evil, but Academy Award-winner Anthony Hopkins recently showed another side of himself when he spoke about his faith in God.
Only spend what you can afford this Valentineâs Day, advises debt charity
A Christian debt charity is encouraging couples to take a good look at their finances before blowing their money on a Valentineâs Day date they can't afford.
Christians differ over whether prisoners should be allowed to vote
MPs are divided over whether Britain should heed a European Court ruling upholding the right of some prisoners to vote â and there is no consensus in the church either.
Marriage is best antidote to âself-obsessedâ celebrity culture, says Duncan Smith
It is annual Marriage Week this week and couples are not only being encouraged to invest in their relationships, but to celebrate the stability and satisfaction that can come from making a lifelong commitment to one another.
Church of England hopes simpler baptism language will connect with unchurched
The Church of Englandâs General Synod has approved the drafting of additional forms of baptism liturgy to help engage the unchurched in the ceremony.
Concern over reported plans for mega mosque near Olympics site
Christians are being asked to pray that planning permission for a so-called mega mosque near the site of the London Olypics will be turned down.
Church of England moots five year plan
A report outlining some of the challenges and priorities for the Church of England in the next five years encountered mixed responses at the General Synod yesterday.
Palestinians seek World Heritage status for Nativity church
Palestinians have submitted an application to the UNESCO heritage committee asking that the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem be granted World Heritage status.