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Pentecostal pastor beaten and arrested in India

A Pentecostal pastor in the southern Indian state of Karnataka was arrested on charges of forceful conversion on Sunday.

Protestants less clued up on religious facts and figures than other faiths

Protestants are less likely to correctly identify important religious events and figures than atheists, agnostics, Jews and Mormons.

Midlife crisis hitting earlier than thought

The midlife crisis starts in the late thirties, according to new research from relationships charity Relate.

Opponents of women bishops establish new society in Church of England

Anglo-Catholics launch Mission Society of St Wilfrid and St Hilda as alternative to leaving Church of England.

Controversial artwork depicts assassination of Pope and other world leaders

Brazilian artist stirs outcry after drawings depicting assassination of Pope and other world leaders go on display in Sao Paulo.

Emma Thompson hits out at sloppy English

Nanny McPhee star Emma Thompson says popular slang terms like "innit" drive her "insane".

Dave Barnes wishes you a Very Merry Christmas

Tennessee's rising star releases a new holiday album featuring guest vocals of Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott.

Andrew Palau preaches love in Uganda despite terrorist threats

More than 80,000 people turned out to hear Andrew Palau preach in Kampala over the weekend in spite of heavy security and fears of another terrorist attack.

Charges dropped against Fijian Methodist Church leaders

The Fijian government has dropped most of the charges against leaders of the Methodist Church in Fiji. Fijian Methodists have made contact with the Methodist Church in Britain to thank people for their prayers and support.

Tony Campolo and Graham Kendrick announce tour

Graham Kendrick will be joining Tony Campolo doing a UK tour during November on behalf of Compassion.

Coptic leader apologises for bishop's Koran remarks in Egypt

The leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt has apologised for the "inappropriate" comments made by the church body’s second highest ranking cleric regarding the authenticity of some Koran verses.

Churches hear call to help communities transform energy consumption

Churches in Wales challenged to help communities make the switch to wind, solar and hydro energy sources.

Christian Socialists welcome Ed Miliband as new Labour leader

Christian Socialist Movement says most of its members voted for Ed Miliband as their first preference.

Laurie, Curtis Chapman and Camp speak of God's faithfulness in bereavement

Through tears and sometimes broken voices, three prominent Christian leaders on Sunday night declared they still trust in God despite ongoing pain from the death of young loved ones.

Gospel for Asia fears Nepal’s draft constitution could threaten religious freedom

Gospel for Asia concerned by proposed ban on activities encouraging conversion in Nepal.