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Orissa Christians still too afraid to go home
Thousands of Indian Christians displaced after attacks by Hindu extremists are still in fear of going home, warns Release International.
Bishop Samuel Azariah on why Pakistan's blasphemy laws must go
There are alternatives to the blasphemy law but they have never been put into practice effectively.
Young exploring important things in life, says minister
Young people are exploring the important things in life in the midst of political and economic uncertainty, says a Church of Scotland minister.
Sheri Jones-Moffett on her new album and God's work in her life
Gospel artist Sheri Jones-Moffett talks about her new album Renewed and how God has worked in her life.
KICC loses bid to build mega-church
The Kingsway International Christian Centre has lost its bid to build an 8,000-seater mega church in Rainham, East London.
Bishop leads prayers for troops ahead of Afghanistan deployment
The Bishop of London led prayers for around 500 soldiers due to be deployed to Helmand this month.
US journalists recount North Korea arrest
Since American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee returned from five months of imprisonment in North Korea, pastors and activists have criticised the two for endangering the lives of those who have fled the "hermit kingdom".
Olav Fykse Tveit: We are called to be one
There is a very clear intention on the part of the World Council of Churches to widen the ecumenical space.
Christian Aid urges G20 to crack down on tax dodgers
G20 finance ministers meeting in London this week must make it a priority to help developing countries stand up to tax dodging corporations, says Christian Aid.
Chynna Phillips teams up with singer-songwriter Vaughan Penn
Chynna Phillips, one third of the pop supergroup Wilson Phillips, announces a new phase in her music career as she joins singer-songwriter Vaughan Penn to form the duo "Chynna & Vaughan".
Cigarette pack design gives misleading âsmoke signalsâ
New research from the University of Nottingham published today shows that tobacco branding and packaging send misleading âsmoke signalsâ to young people and to adult smokers.
Evangelicals welcome NIV revision with cautious optimism
Plans to update the popular NIV Bible have been received by evangelical leaders and critics of the controversial TNIV translation with cautious optimism.
Reformed Church says Lutheran gay vote will not impair partnership
The Reformed Church in America has no plans to end its full communion relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America over the Lutherans' recent vote to allow noncelibate homosexuals to be ordained.
Outrage as Chinese Christians are imprisoned for aiding North Korean refugees
Chinese officials in Erlianhaote city have sentenced two Christians â Miss Li Mingshun and Mr. Zhang Yonghu to 10 and 7 years respectively in prison, for aiding North Korean refugees fleeing to South Korea through China.
Conservative Anglican fellowship launched in South Africa
Just months after being launched in London, a conservative Anglican movement has made its way to South Africa where 70 clergy and laity have gathered to affirm the orthodox Christian faith.
Open Doors launches ministry for traumatised Iraqi children
Open Doors has launched a new ministry in Iraq focused on helping train teachers, church workers and others who interact with children that have been traumatised or have faced violence in their lives.