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Prayers for Japan after earthquake and tsunami cause massive destruction

The Archbishop of Canterbury has offered his prayers for the people of Japan after an earthquake caused a massive tsunami to crash into north-eastern Japan yesterday.

Christian leaders say 30,000 Bibles being held by Malaysian government

Christian leaders in Malaysia are sounding off against the government’s latest detention of imported scriptures, reporting that some 30,000 were recently being held.

Ann Widdecombe gets behind campaign to include RE in English Baccalaureate

Ann Widdecombe supports call to Michael Gove to include RE in the English Baccalaureate

Gay couple drop bid for more compensation from Christian B&B owners

The Equality Commission has withdrawn its legal action on behalf of a gay couple to secure more compensation from Christian B&B owners who refused to accommodate them in a double room.

World Vision on standby after earthquake and tsunami hit Japan

World Vision is assessing needs after an 8.4 magnitude earthquake hit north-east Japan on Friday, triggering a tsunami.

Prayers go out for detained US missionary in Haiti

For 24 hours on Wednesday, Christians in the US joined in a time of prayer and fasting for the release of a US missionary in Haiti who has been imprisoned for over four months without charge.

European court asked to intervene after German mother jailed in sex ed row

A religious liberty group is appealing to the European Court of Human Rights to intervene in the case of a German mother who was jailed after withdrawing her children from sex education classes.

Christian group opposes explicit sex education resources for primary schools

The Christian Institute is calling upon the Government to put a stop to the use of explicit material in sex education classes.

Thousands of Ethiopian Christians in need after fleeing violence

An estimated 10,000 Christians have been forced to flee from their homes in western Ethiopia after a series of attacks by Muslim extremists, says Barnabas Fund.

Live worship from Passion 2011 out this week

Passion: Here For you is out this week via all digital outlets.

British courts are 'set against religious freedom for Christians' - barrister

Parliament must rectify the “bad laws” restricting the freedom of Christians to live according to their beliefs, says a Christian barrister.

Ten dead in violent clashes between Christians and Muslims in Egypt

Christian protest against church burning turned to violence in Cairo on Tuesday.

Faith communities mobilised in global fight against malaria

The Tony Blair Foundation is asking faith communities around the world to work together to address the malaria crisis.

Susan Boyle launches Lent fundraising drive

Singer Susan Boyle is among the Scottish stars giving up their favourite treats to raise money for impoverished communities around the world.

Bishops take to the streets to collect prayers for Lent

Bishops are collecting prayers from shoppers and passers-by to mark Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent