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Victizzle, Muyiwa and Blush scoop gospel music awards

It was a celebration of home grown talent on Saturday night as Victizzle, Muyiwa and Blush UK were honoured at the UK's first ever Gospel Music Awards.

Christian couple in court over comments about Islam

Christian hotel owners Ben and Sharon Vogelenzang go on trial today for comments they made about Islam.

London and nation to be 'saturated' in prayer

Global Day of Prayer London aims to mobilise thousands of Christians for a major prayer gathering at West Ham football stadium next year.

Bishop encourages people to attend carol services

The Bishop of Hereford says carol services can help bring something of the meaning of Christmas into people's festivities.

Christians still feeling vulnerable in India

Thousands of Christians in India’s Orissa state are still too afraid to return home for fear of more violence, according to the general secretary of the All India Christian Council.

Gungor unveils sophomore album Beautiful Things

Gungor, alongside Brash Music, will release Beautiful Things, a collection of songs birthed out of an honest journey of faith on February 16, 2010.

Main accused in nun rape case arrested

In a major breakthrough, Orissa police on Sunday arrested the main accused in the rape of a nun during last year's violence against Christians in Kandhamal.

BeBe Winans cleared of assault charges

A county judge exonerated gospel music star BeBe Winans from the accusation of domestic abuse Friday, dismissing all charges with prejudice.

Conservative Anglicans denounce election of lesbian as anti-biblical

Anglican leaders across the global body say the election of a second openly gay bishop demonstrates the direction The Episcopal Church has been heading all along – away from biblical Christianity.

University chaplain squeezes Christmas sermon into text message

With students heading home for the Christmas holidays, one university chaplain is making sure his flock still come together on Christmas Day by texting his sermon to them.

North Korean defectors tell of executions and beatings

North Korean defectors tell the Human Rights Council of brutal treatment at the hands of the North Korean government.

European churches campaign for rights of migrants

Churches in Europe are to campaign throughout 2010 for the right of migrants to obtain long-term resident permits.

Fairtrade shop helps trafficked and exploited children

A new online fair trade shop has been launched to raise money for child victims of trafficking and exploitation.

Archbishop welcomes Fairtrade Kit Kat

The Archbishop of York has praised Nestlé for “going beyond the profit margin” with the launch of its Fairtrade Kit Kat.

SAT-7 wins a CBC Gold Exploits Award

SAT-7 receives award for Christian broadcasts into Middle East and North Africa.

GOD TV to broadcast Delirious? farewell concert worldwide

Delirious? farewell concert in London to be broadcast worldwide on GOD TV on 27 December, broadcast previews live farewell CD/DVD scheduled to release May 2010.