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Indian Catholic body expresses hope after election
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) is confident that the Congress-led UPA government will keep the communal forces at bay and restore confidence among religious minorities.
Tutu and Williams head spiritual inspiration at Hay book festival
Those seeking spiritual as well as literary inspiration and refreshment will be welcomed by parishioners in Hay-on-Wye in Wales during its internationally-acclaimed book festival which starts this weekend.
Christians to show solidarity with Eritrea's prisoners of conscience
Eritreaâs 18 year anniversary of independence will be marked by Christians this weekend with events in solidarity with thousands of prisoners of conscience, including 3,000 Christians, detained under the country's oppressive regime.
Lawsuit settled over 'Passion of the Christ'
A settlement has been reached between Mel Gibson and a screenwriter who co-wrote the screenplay for the 2004 blockbuster âThe Passion of the Christâ.
Reformed bodies meet to plan merger
The world's two largest Reformed church bodies are in Geneva this week to plan their merger and celebrate the 500th anniversary of John Calvin.
Evangelists ready to take Gospel to London tourists
London City Mission and Open Air Campaigners are gearing up for a busy and fruitful summer, sharing the Gospel with the capital's tourists.
Vatican to reach faithful with Facebook
The Vatican is to link one of its websites to social network Facebook as part of a drive to harness internet technology in reaching the worldâs one billion Catholics.
Summer festival to explore link between arts, spirituality and theology
The relationship between religion and the arts will be explored at the inaugural Fastfest, a festival of arts, spirituality and theology, which takes place alongside Kendalâs Mintfest street theatre festival this summer.
Celebrity chef showcases recipes for fundraising church cookbook
Celebrity chef Kevin Woodford showcases recipes for fundraising church cookbook at National Christian Resources Exhibition.
College of Evangelists marks 10 years of spreading the word
Four Christian leaders are preparing to join the College of Evangelists as part of the tenth anniversary celebrations of the group.
UK crowds head to Logos Hope
Having called at Edinburgh and Belfast, the first-ever UK visit of OMâs new Logos Hope ship is at the halfway stage.
Boris Johnson backs Global Day of Prayer
London Mayor Boris Johnson has come out in support of a major citywide prayer event on Pentecost Sunday.
Evangelical Alliance urges churches to confront money issues
The Evangelical Alliance is to host a finance-focused seminar at this yearâs Pentecost Festival in a bid to get churches talking more openly about money and debt.
Most people find swearing on TV offensive, claims media watchdog
A new poll published by Mediawatch-UK has found that most people find swearing on TV offensive.
Evangelical Alliance encourages prayer for Government
The Evangelical Alliance has devised a "simple, straight-forward" prayer resource pack to help Christians pray effectively for people in power.
Some MPs should be sacked, says bishop
The Bishop of Lichfield has responded to the expenses scandal by saying some MPs should be sacked.