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Nigerian Peacemakers Documentary Stirs Hope for Interfaith Relations

Politicians and faith leaders have praised the dedicated commitment to peace of the former leaders of violent Muslim and Christian militias in Nigeria who laid down their weapons in the name of forgiveness.

'Don't Let World Bank Off Hook,' say Campaigners as Benn Promises £50m

The Jubilee Debt Campaign has told the UK government not to let the World Bank off the hook. The drive for renewed pressure has come after Hilary Benn, the International Development Secretary, announced he would pay the £50 million previously withheld in September in a dispute over strings attached to aid and debt relief.

American Pastor Featured as Most Fascinating Person of 2006

America's "Most Watched Pastor" Joel Osteen will be featured on Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2006.

Bishop Defends 'Christian Christmas' as Society Fears Causing Offence

The Bishop of Lichfield has hit out at the growing tendency of local authorities and businesses to downplay Christmas for fear of offending people of other faiths.

Churches, Charities Call on Government to End Poverty in UK by 2020

Religious leaders, charities, and campaign leaders have called on the government to end poverty in the UK by 2020. The National Poverty Hearing, the first gathering of its kind for 10 years, was held Wednesday at Westminster

Christian Aid Wants Benn to Press for World Bank Reform

After resolving a dispute over conditions attached to aid for poor countries, the UK government decided earlier in the week to release the £50 million it had withheld from the World Bank earlier this year.

Premier.tv Wins 'Most Innovative Webcast' Award

A Christian IPTV Channel has won a prestigious award just six months after it's launch. The Christian Broadcasting Council presented Premier.tv with the gold award for the most innovative Christian webcast at a ceremony in Essex last week.

Groundbreaking 'Bible Experience' Tops Christmas Sales

A US-based production company targeted towards faith-based and family markets has created a groundbreaking first-ever project entitled, Inspired by: The Bible Experience.

Faith Schools Top New Primary School League Table

Faith schools have come out top in a new league table of primary schools published this week by the government. All pupils at the "perfect primaries" reached the expected standard for 11-year-olds in English, maths and science.

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Olive Tree Launches Free Bible Resources

More than seventy-five eBibles, eBooks and devotionals for your PDA are now available online...

And There Was Light

When we reflect on the wisdom of our great God, we might direct our thoughts to Proverbs or Job...

Students Consult Lawyers After Refusal to Reinstate Exeter Christian Union

Christian students at Exeter University are to consult legal experts following the decision by the Student Guild at Exeter University not to reinstate the Christian Union as a student union society with full rights and privileges.

Medical Ministers Bring Healing and Hope to Lebanon

The team of six women, five from Ecuador and one from England, found serious medical and spiritual needs in the war-devastated areas of Lebanon during their two week stay.

Christian Pop Artist to be Featured Worldwide through Disney

American Christian pop artist CALI has been selected by Radio Disney as its featured Incubator artist for December. As part of the campaign, the twenty-year-old's debut single "Get Up" will be world-premiered.