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Phil Wickham sings of the One we were created for

Distinguished singer/songwriter Phil Wickham finds his voice on his third studio album

EU diplomat calls for release of kidnapped Irish priest

A senior EU diplomat to the Philippines has called for the release of kidnapped Irish priest Fr Michael Sinnott.

World food crisis is 10 years in the making, says UN food agency

The causes of the present food crisis go back more than 10 years, says the UN's Food and Agricultural Organisation as people mark World Food Day today.

Ecumenical delegation visits North Korean churches

Amidst growing tensions and diplomatic negotiations for peace and security on the Korean peninsula, a delegation from the World Council of Churches (WCC) visiting churches in North Korea this week.

India refuses to return Mother Teresa’s remains to Albania

India has refused a request from the Albanian government for the return of Mother Teresa’s remains.

Ayiesha Woods poised to release Christmas album

Grammy-nominated singer Ayiesha Woods injects her soulful vocal prowess into a classic holiday offering with Christmas Like This on November 10.

London Diocese inaugurates fifth academy

Staff and students celebrate inauguration of fifth Church of England academy.

CSW welcomes East Timor’s call for arms embargo on Burma

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has welcomed a call from the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Dr Jose Ramos Horta, for a UN arms embargo on Burma’s military regime.

Chile decorates former leader of world church body

The Rev Dr Emilio Castro, former general secretary of World Council of Churches (WCC) from Uruguay, has this week been decorated by the government of the Republic of Chile.

Girls' Brigade receives special edition of 'Made to be me'

The Girls’ Brigade in England and Wales now have their own special edition of Made To Be Me by Shell Perris.

Evangelist meets high-level North Korean official

US Evangelist Franklin Graham had a "friendly conversation" on Wednesday with North Korea's foreign minister, according to the reclusive nation's news agency.

Call to prayer for the persecuted church

A National Day of Prayer is being held at the NEC in Birmingham on October 17, with a major emphasis on praying for persecuted Christians worldwide.

Christian women encouraged to visit Malawi HIV sufferers

Women in Christian leadership are being invited by Tearfund to take part in a trip to Malawi next year to spend time with women affected by poverty and HIV.

Pastor fears church will lose members after noise complaints

A south London church pastor fears for the future of his church after being told by the local council to reduce the volume of its worship.

College bride swaps diamond ring for fake to help drill wells in Africa

When college student Lindsay McHenry of Anaheim, California, began preparing for marriage, she decided that she didn't want an average wedding ring.

Sentamu preaches reconciliation and forgiveness in Bermuda

The Archbishop of York has brought a message of reconciliation and forgiveness to the people of Bermuda.