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Cardinal warns against marital rights for cohabiting couples
The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland has warned the Irish Government not to pass legislation giving the same rights to cohabiting couples as married couples.
People in northern Uganda are ready to forgive LRA rebels
With its streets full of bicycle riders transporting luggage or passengers alongside mini buses, Gulu in northern Uganda looks as peaceful as any small African town. However, its inhabitants have to come to terms with the terrible crimes that were committed here during 22 years of civil war.
Joel Auge wins first Covenant Award
Joel Auge wins first Covenant Award for Folk/Roots Song of The Year with "On the Blue".
Lucas Lent pack to help believers sing in times of trouble
Jeff Lucas hopes his new Lent resource pack will help Christians keep singing in the rain and "dancing in the downpour" amid the global financial crisis.
Bishop blasts Bosnian Government over refugee crisis
An outspoken bishop has once again hit out at the international community amid no sign of a let up in the struggle for tens of thousands of refugees to return home to Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Kaka declares God's love to fellow Brazilians
Brazilian football superstar and Fifa world player of the year, Kaka, will tell his home country of the love of God in a major televised outreach by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Obama victory offers hope for world poverty, says aid agency
Barack Obama's election victory is a "momentous day" for the international community and offers renewed hope to millions of people around the world who live in poverty, Catholic development agency Progressio said on Wednesday.
Californians vote for ban on gay marriage
After weeks of prayer and intense campaigning on both sides, Californians passed a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.
Evangelicals optimistic about Obama presidency
Prominent evangelical leaders said Wednesday that they are optimistic about working together with the Obama administration and even noted that relationships have already been built by the campaign's faith outreach arm.
Christians differ in response to Obama victory
The Christian response to Democrat Barack Obama's historic election as the next US president is as diverse as the Body of Christ.
World leaders praise Obama on election victory
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has joined world leaders in hailing Barack Obama's historic election as the first black US president.
Orissa attacks are 'religious genocide', says ministry leader
The persistent and vicious attacks against Christians in India are "religious genocide", says one Christian ministry leader fresh from a visit to the persecution hotspot of Orissa state.
Scottish Catholics send £50,000 in aid to Congo
Scottish Catholics send £50,000 in aid to DR Congo where thousands of people have been displaced by more than a week of intense fighting between the government and rebel forces.
Hundreds flee Karen state after Burma army killings
More than 200 Karen villagers have been forcibly displaced and three others have been killed along with a Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) soldier, following attacks by the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) and the Burma Army in Dooplaya District, Southern Karen State.
Review: Chris Tomlin's latest album 'Hello Love'
It's not the music itself that makes this another incredible worship album. It's the stories behind the music.
Methodists seek wider debate on NHS 'top-up' plans
The Methodist Church has called for a wider debate on the NHS following the Government's "top-up" decision.