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Catholic Church âmortifiedâ by âarrogantâ Berlusconi
The Roman Catholic Church says feels âuneaseâ and is âmortifiedâ 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 âRevelation Songâ 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 âserious budget shortfallâ.
Lutherans urged to challenge unjust food structures
The quest for daily bread is not only an ethical, moral and theological question but also a spiritual challenge for the worldwide Lutheran Church, says its leader the Rev Dr Ishmael Noko.
Catholic Church criticises Italyâs £112 million lottery fever as âidolatryâ
The Roman Catholic Church has criticised Italyâs lottery fever as millions across the country flock to stores to buy tickets, tempted by the world record jackpot of £112 million.
Christian version of Top Trumps teaches children biblical values
Trading cards game Top Trumps has been popular among young children for decades, but a new alternative Christian version of the game has been released to help children learn more about biblical characters and values.
Third teen dies from crash with MercyMe tour bus
The pregnant teen driver whose car collided with the tour bus carrying Christian rock band MercyMe died Tuesday after having been in critical condition since the crash three days earlier.
Dennyâs diner offers special discount to churchgoers
A Texas branch of American diner chain Dennyâs has been offering special discounts to its churchgoing customers in a drive to bring in more customers.
Vicar fights Swansea lap dancing club application
A vicar in Swansea is fighting plans for a new lap dancing club and has called for the council to refuse the clubâs application.
Religious leaders to meet RBS on lending rates cap
A group of religious leaders and trade unionists calling for the return of usury laws have been invited to the Royal Bank of Scotland this week to speak about plans to cap lending rates to 10 per cent.
YMCA sees greater role for youth in achieving end to world poverty
The World Alliance of YMCAs and World YWCA are marking International Youth Day today with a renewed commitment to boosting the role played by young people in achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
International community must not accept Suu Kyi verdict, says Tutu
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has expressed outrage over the sentencing of Burmaâs opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi to another 18 months under house arrest.
US religious groups launch campaign for health care reform
Religious groups in the US pushing for health care reform have launched a national campaign to counteract the very vocal opposition to President Obamaâs proposals to revamp the countryâs health care system.
World Evangelical Alliance creates human trafficking taskforce
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has created a taskforce on human trafficking in an effort to raise awareness of the problem among the 420 million evangelical Christians it represents worldwide.
Da T.R.U.T.H's 'The Big Picture' debuts at No 1
The Big Picture, the latest CD from Cross Movement Records recording artist Da' T.R.U.T.H., has released to a flurry of activity initiated by his avid fanbase.
Iranian Christian women refuse to recant faith
Two female Christian converts from Islam are defying an order to recant their faith issued by Tehranâs revolutionary court on Sunday.