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Gaza's children traumatised by conflict

Gazans are suffering from food shortages, lack of medical care, power outages and a long list of other problems, but one church leader living amid the turmoil says the children are the greatest sufferers of the Gaza-Israel conflict.

Third 'Narnia' film to set sail without Disney

Walt Disney Pictures recently announced that it will not be co-producing and co-financing the third instalment of the “Chronicles of Narnia” movie series.

Manga Messiah

Christians may be scarce in Japan but OM workers there are hoping that a new Christian manga will help change that.

Scripture Union Bible reading guide proves a hit

Scripture Union is celebrating the success of its online Bible reading guide after amassing more than 10,000 registered users in its first year alone.

Church issues prayers to support redundant workers

Amid the round of redundancies and store closures, the Church of England has published prayers to comfort people affected by redundancy.

Korean Christian leaders declare 2009 a year of unity

South Korea’s Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant leaders have together declared 2009 as the Year of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Recycle your Christmas cards

Want to get rid of your Christmas cards but feel bad about all the waste? Now you don’t need to.

New year, fresh challenges for persecuted church

A Christian group serving the worldwide persecuted church is thanking God for answers to prayer while bracing itself for another challenging year in 2009.

Jailed missionaries seek presidential pardon in Gambia

A missionary couple that was sentenced to one year of hard labour for undermining the authority of Gambia’s government offered a public apology on Sunday and asked for a presidential pardon.

Christian group condemns Burma human rights violations

Christian Solidarity Worldwide says the recent rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl demonstrates the “culture of impunity” reigning throughout Burma’s military regime.

Archbishop’s adviser becomes next Bishop of St Asaph

A senior adviser to the Archbishop of Canterbury was elected on Monday as the next Bishop of St Asaph.

Atheist bus ads say 'probably no God'

As atheist adverts hit buses across the country on Tuesday, one faith-based think tank says they will only get people thinking more about God.

Church in Wales to elect new Bishop of St Asaph

The door of St Asaph Cathedral was locked today as a new bishop of the Church in Wales is elected.

Ghana's next president prays for God's blessings

Opposition leader John Atta Mills said he will pray for humility and for God’s wisdom to govern Ghana after being declared the West African country’s next president.

High-energy pop rock from Vota

Vota's new self-titled album offers high-energy pop rock songs with catchy melodies.

Shakespeare’s church hopes to avert closure

The church in Stratford-upon-Avon where William Shakespeare was baptised and buried is hoping to stave off closure by gathering at least £2.5 million to carry out extensive repairs.