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Pope urges governments to protect Christians
Pope Benedict XVI appealed to governments on Monday to protect Christians against violence and discrimination.
Active church member among dead in Arizona shooting
The Stoddards - described as "the lifeblood" of the 120-member congregation - were among the shooting victims when a gunman opened fire outside the store.
Inderjit Bhogal to become new leader of Corrymeela Community
The Rev Dr Inderjit Bhogal has been appointed the next leader of the Corrymeela Community in Northern Ireland.
1.3 million Haitians still without a home
Homes are being rebuilt in Haitian but the pace is slow and more than a million are still waiting to move out of insecure and uncomfortable tents, development agencies have warned
Britainâs woes require sacrifice from all, says bishop
If there is to be a 'big society', then it needs the 'bigger society' of the church, says the Bishop of Bath and Wells
John Piper returns to pulpit after eight-month break
Popular evangelical pastor says it will take the rest of his life to unpack what happened during his soul-searching break from ministry
Christians offer prayers as Sudan heads to the polls
Christians around the world are praying for a successful referendum in Sudan - and that the result will be respected
Strong debut for NIV E-Bible
Zondervan's E-Bible has topped Apple's iBookstore chart in the Religion and Spirituality category since its release three weeks ago
Hagee says dividing Israel is not God's will but other evangelicals disagree
Pastor John Hagee says Jerusalem should never be divided
Short-term missions do have an impact on children, survey finds
Fun activities that tell kids more about Jesus really do have an impact on children, the Barna group has found.
Christian Aid pays tribute to Pete Postlethwaite
The late actor was previously involved in Christian Aid campaigns and provided the voice for its TV appeals
Scottish church minister says special status of human embryos should be protected
A senior minister in the Church of Scotland fears the special status afforded human embryos may be eroded following a Government review
Islamic fundamentalism has replaced communism as greatest threat to Christians - report
Muslim-majority countries have seen a "significant increase" in reports of persecution against Christians, according to International Christian Concern
Tight security and sombre mood mark Orthodox Christmas in Egypt
The Orthodox Christmas Christmas was peaceful but sorrowful in Egypt on Thursday