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Change to assisted suicide law may harm vulnerable, Christians warn
Christians are concerned that any change to the law on assisted suicide will only make the seriously ill more vulnerable.
Christians seek new vision of economics and development for Africa
Africa is not only a continent where things have gone wrong. It is also a continent full of potential too, say Christian researchers.
Keeping people in church is the real challenge, says Share Jesus
Thousands of people are expected to return to church on Back to Church Sunday this weekend, but keeping them there is the hard part, says one Christian ministry.
Church leaders brand Brownâs Trident plans âfeeble and ineffectiveâ
The leaders of three Churches have dismissed the Prime Ministerâs plans to reduce the UKâs fleet of nuclear submarines from four to three.
Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons, say Christian leaders
Nearly 50 Christian leaders in the US have called on world leaders to take urgent action to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Caritas seeks funds for Niger flood victims
Catholic aid agency Caritas says nearly $1 million will be needed to provide help to households affected by flooding in Niger.
Five life sentences for murder of pastor in Orissa
A fast track court in the Indian state of Orissa has sentenced five people to life imprisonment for murdering a pastor during a wave of violence against Christians one year ago.
CCPAS supports Government vetting plans
The Churchesâ Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS) has urged Childrenâs Minister Ed Balls to hold his nerve in the face of controversy surrounding the Independent Safeguarding Authorityâs Vetting and Barring Scheme.
New service helps churches upload sermons onto Internet
Sermons are set to enter the 21st century with the help of a new Internet service.
Call for fund to help communities adapt to climate change
A new report from Christian Aid is calling for a multi-billion pound fund to help local communities adapt to the worst effects of climate change.
Glasgow Gospel film to premiere in East End of Glasgow
The world premiere of a new version of The Glasgow Gospel will take place next month in the unusual setting of Carntyne, in the east end of the city.
Christian nurse files for discrimination over cross necklace request
A Christian nurse facing disciplinary action for refusing to remove her cross necklace at work has filed for discrimination.
Honduras: Aid agencies close offices after ousted President's return
Aid agencies in Honduras have closed their offices for fear of a backlash after ousted President Manuel Zelaya made a surprise return to the country on Monday.
Tearfund highlights water and sanitation crisis in Manchester
Tearfund campaigners will gather around a giant water cooler in Manchester on Wednesday to highlight the plight of millions of people who live without access to clean water.
Jesus would have shopped at Aldi, says bishop
The Bishop of Reading has expressed his frustration at what he perceives to be the âMarks and Spencerâ image of the church.
Christians urged to mentor consumerist generation of believers
Christians growing up in the consumerist generation need help to maintain their faith and live for Jesus as they transition to adulthood, said evangelical leaders at a recent symposium.