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Archbishop calls for 'humility' from new Zimbabwe government
Following the historic Zimbabwe power-sharing agreement, the Catholic Archbishop of Harare has called for "a lot of courage and a lot of humility" from its leaders to turn the crisis-hit country around.
Green Bible highlights God's vision for creation
Bible Society has welcomed the publication of the first Green Bible, a Bible designed to encourage Christians to see God's vision for creation and their calling to care for the earth.
Royal Society professor steps down over creationism comments
The Royal Society's director of education resigned last night after his comments on creationism last week kicked up a storm of controversy among anti-creationists.
Google backs down on Christian abortion ad
Google has reversed a policy that prevented religious groups placing adverts on abortion after legal proceedings by The Christian Institute...
India: Violence against Christians spreads beyond Orissa
A wave of brutal attacks on Christians in India's eastern state of Orissa has unleashed yet more violence against believers in other parts of the country.
Apostleship of the Sea auctions off Israel trip
Apostleship of the Sea (AoS) is auctioning off a place on its upcoming Sea to Sea Charity Trek in Israel.
Scottish churches look at new uses for rural church buildings
This year's Church Buildings Renewal Trust (CBRT) conference is just one of a number of built heritage events which are set to coincide with Glasgow's Built Heritage Festival, which starts today.
Outdoor evangelists defy wet weather to spread Gospel
In the north of England there is a team of intrepid evangelists who are bucking the wet weather trends and appear to be winning!
God does the extraordinary through the ordinary, says Lutheran leader
"We are not great because of what we have achieved but because God achieves extraordinary things through us ordinary people," the General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation told the European Church Consultation last week.
'Promised Land' conference gives fresh perspective on Israel-Palestine conflict
The World Council of Church's 'Promised Land' conference has thrown up fresh theological perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Zimbabwe bishops urge healing and reconciliation
After the signing of a new power sharing agreement, huge challenges remain in Zimbabwe, says the Secretary General of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference.
US: Change depends on church, not political messiah, says pastor
Don't look to a political leader to deliver needed change in America, but look at yourself as part of the church to transform society, said an evangelical pastor at the Values Voter Summit on Saturday.
Christian leaders fast ahead of UN poverty summit
The Bishop of London launched a new ten-day prayer and fasting initiative on Sunday to bring more attention to the Millennium Development Goals and efforts to halve extreme global poverty.
Congregational reveals top church insurance claims
A report published ahead of the Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE) in Harrogate later this month has revealed the top five insurance claims suffered by churches in the UK.
Award-winning Brian Doerksen to release collection of favourites
The artist behind classic "Come, now is the time to worship", Brian Doerksen, is about to release a new collection of popular worship songs.
Council backs down over Christian leaflets
St Edmundsbury Borough Council has backed down over its attempt to stop a Christian from handing out evangelistic leaflets to members of the public.