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Fifth Irish bishop under pressure to resign over handling of child abuse
The last remaining bishop mentioned in a damning report on the failure of the Catholic Church in Ireland to deal with allegations of child abuse is facing calls to step down.
US activist enters North Korea to urge dictator to repent
A Korean-American Christian activist has crossed over to North Korea from China to urge the countryâs leader, Kim Jong-Il, to repent and release prisoners, according to a group associated with the activist.
Christians attacked in northern Iraq on Christmas Day
A group of Shiite Muslims attacked an Assyrian Christian town in northern Iraq on Christmas morning, according to reports over the weekend.
Archbishops condemn police intimidation against Anglicans in Zimbabwe
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have condemned fresh police intimidation against members of the Anglican Church in Zimbabwe in the last week.
Be available for God, says bishop
Ability or inability do not matter to God, what matters is that we are available for him, says the Bishop of Shrewsbury.
Brandon Bee releases new acoustic EP, Surrendered
Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, producer and worship leader Brandon Bee will is offering a special gift to his fans this Christmas season in the form of his new acoustic EP, Surrendered.
Millions in Tanzania gain access to Scripture in heart language
Some two million people in Tanzania have access for the first time to the story of Christ's birth in their heart language.
Don Moen: God wants to do more
There are going to be fresh moves of God and worship leader Don Moen wants to be a part of it.
Perseverence and resilience five years after Boxing Day Tsunami
Five years after a devastating tsunami wiped out vast coastal areas in India, Thailand, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, homes and communities have been rebuilt and Christian aid agency Tearfund is getting ready to pull out.
Peaceful Christmas for Christians in turbulent Orissa state
Christians in the turbulent state of Orissa in India have celebrated their Christmas free from attacks by Hindu militants.
TD Jakes: 2010 will be a year of double portion
Dallas megachurch pastor and entrepreneur TD Jakes does not usually make declarations or predictions for the new year. But the year 2010 is different, he believes.
Vatican reviews Pope's security after attack
The Vatican is to review its safety procedures after a woman managed to break through security guards and push the Pope to the ground on Christmas Eve.
Philippines: Volcano forces thousands to spend Christmas in emergency shelters
Tens of thousands of Filipinos celebrated Christmas in temporary evacuations centres on Friday after having fled their homes in fear of a major volcanic eruption.
Celebrate the things that don't cost money this Christmas, says CAP
People may feel under pressure to celebrate the perfect Christmas but the season is also about celebrating the things in life that donât cost any money, says Christians Against Poverty.
True happiness lies in relationship with Jesus, says Nichols
The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales has urged people not to seek their happiness in wealth or career success but rather to find it in a relationship with Jesus and the people they love.
Depend on God and each other, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury is to remind people that they can depend on God for what they need to live in his Christmas message today.