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Pakistani Christian appealing blasphemy sentence found dead in prison cell
A Christian man serving a life sentence for blasphemy has been found dead in his prison cell.
Church minister condemns 'repugnant' trafficking of children
A new report into child trafficking in Scotland must be taken as a call to action for the whole nation, a Church minister has said.
Campaign to end persecution of Christians in North Korea
Release International has launched a new campaign calling upon North Korea to protect the human rights of Christians.
Methodists launch Japan appeal
The Methodist Churchâs World Mission Fund has launched an appeal for Japan as aid pours in from around the world following last Fridayâs earthquake and tsunami.
Peace is the âonly wayâ in troubled Jos
In Jos, where sectarian violence has killed hundreds in recent month, Christians and Muslims must find a way of living peacefully with one another, says Fatima T Kyafa.
Bishop's appeal to support the poor in Swansea, Nicaragua and Kenya
The Bishop of Swansea and Brecon is asking parishioners to help him raise thousands of pounds for three charities working to help people in extreme poverty.
Leprosy Mission appoints new National Director
The Leprosy Mission England and Wales (TLMEW) has appointed Peter Walker as its new National Director. He will take up the position on 7 March 2011.
Hereford Cathedral Choir to perform rare Tudor music
The choir of Hereford Cathedral is to give a rare performance of John Browneâs motet Stabat mater from the historic Eton Choirbook (c 1490-1502).
Fund to help churches debate democracy
Churches will be able to apply for up to £500 to hold democracy debates thanks to a new fund from Oasis Faithworks.
'God is sovereign,' says John Piper after Japan disaster
Prominent evangelical pastor John Piper described the scenes of the tsunami in Japan as "apocalyptic".
Massive relief effort underway in Japan
Christians are bringing emergency relief to survivors of the earthquake and tsunami that has devastated north-eastern Japan.
Christians mobilise response amid widespread devastation in Japan
Christians are assessing the damage and readying their response after Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Gay activists petition Apple to remove Exodus app
An online activism website has collected over 2,600 signatures within a few days to petition Apple Inc for the removal of the iPhone app of a Christian ministry dealing with homosexuality.