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Former Miss California sues over defamation, religious discrimination

Former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean filed a lawsuit against pageant officials for libel, slander, and religious discrimination on Monday, nearly three months after the crown was taken from her for reasons she says are untrue.

WCC seeks broader ecumenical engagement at next assembly

The World Council of Churches is seeking to broaden its engagement with new emerging churches at its next General Assembly in 2013.

Evangelist J John returns to Northern Ireland for series of events

Internationally recognised author and evangelist J John is returning to Northern Ireland for a series of evening events.

Gay bishop Gene Robinson divides opinion at Greenbelt Festival

Controversial Anglican bishop Gene Robinson divided opinion at the Greenbelt Festival this year as he delivered three addresses to listeners.

Salvationists to pray for peace and trafficking victims

As in previous years, members of The Salvation Army are being called to devote the month of September to prayer for peace and for the victims of sex trafficking.

1,000 attend service for slain Oklahoma church pastor

Up to 1,000 filled an Oklahoma church Monday for a service to commemorate the life of a pastor who was murdered in her church just over a week ago.

Trial begins for orchestrator of Rwandan church massacre

The trial began on Monday of a Rwandan businessman who allegedly ordered the bulldozing of a church where 2,000 Tutsis were sheltering.

WCC: South Korea to host next General Assembly

The Central Committee of the World Council of Churches has voted to hold its next General Assembly in Busan, South Korea, in 2013.

World Council of Churches hears of ‘urgent need’ for togetherness

The crises and challenges facing the world today give rise to an “urgent need” for Christian togetherness, the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches heard today.

Catholic Church should be ‘more positive’ about contraception

Cherie Blair has suggested that the Catholic Church’s strict stance on contraception is preventing some women from achieving more.

Christian Aid stages power station 'trespass'

Christian Aid marked the 100 day countdown to December’s crucial UN climate change summit in Copenhagen on Friday night by staging a Mass Visual Trespass at an East Shropshire power plant.

MercyMe marks 15th anniversary

It was 15 years ago last Friday that MercyMe was formed following a series of adverse circumstances.

World Council of Churches bids farewell to Kobia

A farewell service was held today for the outgoing General Secretary of the World Council of Churches.

What does the 'real church' look like?

For years a war was raging inside him, but outwardly this Christian author sat in church and pretended all was well. Now he is ready to reveal his secret – he doesn’t want to go to church anymore.

CSW calls on Peru to account for Putis massacre

Christian Solidarity Worldwide is calling on the government of Peru to account for the massacre of those 123 people including many Christians in Putis, in the southern province of Huanta whose formal burial ceremony was scheduled for Saturday.

EU urged to pressure Pakistan over Christian attacks

The European Centre for Law and Justice (ECLJ) has filed a petition with the UN in a bid to see the perpetrators of violence against Christians in Pakistan brought to justice.