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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

Britain’s 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