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Glasgow to Inverness walk raises profile of disabled people

A Christian charity is leading a sponsored walk from Glasgow to Inverness to raise the profile of the 1.5 million people with disabilities living in the UK.

From the top of the radio charts to the big screen

From the small screen to now the big screen, Battistelli's top 5 radio hit "I'm Letting Go" can be heard in the promotions for new movie "Julie & Julia" featuring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams.

Voice of the Martyrs sends one millionth New Testament

Voice of the Martyrs’ Bibles Unbound ministry has reached a milestone by mailing its one millionth New Testament to a persecuted Christian.

Tough times for Wycliffe as donations fall

Wycliffe Bible Translators in the UK says it is planning for a “tough” financial year ahead amid falling donations and a difficult economic climate.

Hillary Clinton praises the work of Tearfund partner in DR Congo

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has praised a Tearfund partner organisation helping women who have suffered sexual attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Church trust seeks cycling enthusiasts for county tour

The Herefordshire Historic Churches Trust is hoping to enlist cycling enthusiasts in a tour of the county to raise money for local churches.

India placed on list of countries failing in religious freedom

India has been placed on a watch list of countries where religious freedom is at risk by a US panel warning of a “disturbing increase” in violence against minorities in the country.

Steven Curtis Chapman announces release of 'Beauty will rise'

Steven Curtis Chapman shares his heart since daughter's death in next album, 'Beauty will rise'.

Lockerbie bomber should be released, says Church minister

A Church of Scotland minister believes the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing should be released from jail on compassionate grounds.

How do you know God exists?

The leaders of the Church of England and Roman Catholic Church in England talk candidly about their faith in a Channel 4 documentary.

Christian and Muslim leaders shocked by Pakistani violence

The Bishop of Bradford and the leadership of the Bradford Council for Mosques have expressed their “shock” and “dismay” at a recent wave of violence in Pakistan in which eight Christians were killed and dozens injured.

Research into ethnic minority gays criticised for wasting taxpayer’s money

A research project into ethnic minority gays in Scotland has been criticised for wasting taxpayer’s money after only six people were found to take part in the research.

Ghana’s Christian youth told to prioritise honesty and hard work

Ghana’s Deputy Upper West Regional Minister, Kale Caesar, has told religious organisations and local communities across the country to discourage ill-gotten wealth, trading it in for values of honesty, hard work and discipline.

Catholic Church ‘mortified’ by ‘arrogant’ Berlusconi

The Roman Catholic Church says feels “unease” and is “mortified” by recent revelations about the private life of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

Phillips, Craig and Dean earn highest retail chart debut in career

Phillips, Craig and Dean reach No 1 on radio with “Revelation Song” and No 1 in retail with Fearless.

US Christian family charity issues fundraising plea

US Christian group Focus on the Family has issued a special fundraising plea following a “serious budget shortfall”.