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Hereford Diocese bucking national wedding trend
The Diocese of Hereford which covers the most rural part of the country, is defying national trends by announcing an increase in the number of weddings taking place in their churches.
Vietnam war rumbles on, Christians branded 'the enemy'
Christians in Vietnam are being targeted as 'agents of America'. They describe torture and near starvation as the authorities threaten to kill them slowly.
Muslim defends high-profile baptism by Pope
A Muslim whose baptism by Pope Benedict over Easter sparked criticism from Muslim scholars has defended his conversion and accused critics of trying to manipulate the event to attack the pontiff.
Christian mayoral candidate continues campaign against 'mega-mosque'
A rally of 32,000 church-goers at the Dockland's Excel Centre this weekend heard Christian Choice mayoral candidate Alan Craig explain one of his key priorities for London Mayor and the London Assembly.
Miley Cyrus thanks Jesus for Kids Choice win
Many stars vied for honours at the Kids Choice Awards on Saturday, but only two mattered to the thousands of screaming children on hand.
Leona's 'Footprints in the Sand' soars in charts
'Footprints in the Sand', one of the tracks on the new double sided single released last week by X Factor winner Leona Lewis, soared to number 2 in the singles charts this week.
Authentic Media presents 'Live At The Court' this Pentecost
The first Pentecost Festival will hit London on 9 to 11 May with a massive weekend party bringing together hundreds of free events and high impact performances.
Sudanese churches face 'tremendous' challenge in rebuilding country - group
The Sudanese people and churches face "tremendous tasks and challenges" in the face of ongoing conflict despite a 2005 peace agreement to end 20 years of civil war, says an international ecumenical team.
Belarus: Eighty protesters detained during peaceful rally
More than eighty protesters have been arrested at a rally in Minsk, Belarus, which was intended to mark the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Belarus as an independent country.
Anti-persecution groups call for worldwide prayer, religious freedom for China
International organisations engaged with the persecuted church in China have pulled together in a historic statement calling on the world to pray for religious freedom in China.
Church legitimises government efforts to end poverty - minister
Christian groups' global campaigns against poverty have been praised by International Development Minister Douglas Alexander.
World readies for global lights out
Cities around the world are getting ready to switch off their lights for one hour today as part of Earth Hour.
Face of Christianity will soon be black, says scholar
Christianity has long been stereotyped as a Western, white man's religion, but a prominent theologian stated Thursday that that image will soon drastically change.
Evangelicals chide Government for 'sub-standard' treatment of asylum seekers
Churches across the country can vouch for the sub-standard treatment of asylum seekers described in the Independent Asylum Commission's interim report published on Thursday, the Evangelical Alliance has said.
Woody Allen's words inspire new Hope movie to look on bright side of death
Woody Allen once said that he was not afraid of death, he just didn't want to be there when it happened. That sentiment has been taken up by Hope08 to form the central element of the latest film from www.hopeinfo.co.uk.
Tearfund urges supporters to help make history in climate change efforts
Leading Christian relief and development agency Tearfund is this week urging people to take part in the UK wide I Count Week of Action on climate change.