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Radical Hindu Party Promises Anti-Conversion Law In Himachal Pradesh, India

Radical Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has promised to introduce anti-conversion legislation in Himachal Pradesh state if it wins the upcoming state assembly elections, according to ICC...

Somali Christian Refugees in Kenya Face Increasing Persecution

Somali Christian refugees in Kenya continue to face increasing attacks from Somali groups and struggle to receive adequate assistance to survive, according to reports received by Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW)...

Methodist Church Launches Online Spirituality Resources

The Methodist Church has launched a new website, designed as a labyrinth, to invite Christians to come and find out more about spirituality. Working with David Webster, the Methodist Church's

Somali Christian Refugees in Kenya Face Increasing Persecution

Somali Christian refugees in Kenya continue to face increasing attacks from Somali groups and struggle to receive adequate assistance to survive, according to reports received by Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).

UN Announces End of Humanitarian Crisis in Lebanon

The United Nations declared Thursday that the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon brought on by the Israeli-Hezbollah war has finally come to an end. The world body coupled the announcement with a planned shift in resources away from aid work to rebuilding the devastated areas of the country.

UN Announces End of Humanitarian Crisis in Lebanon

The UN has announced a shift in focus from aid work to recovery in Lebanon after it declared that the humanitarian crisis brought on by the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict had subsided.

More Polish Priests Needed for Churches in UK

With a flood of Poles pouring into Britain after Poland joined the European Union, the Roman Catholic Church urgently needs more Polish priests to minister to their native congregants.

Scotland to Open Controversial £2m Stem Cell Factory

A controversial £2m stem cell factory, believed to be the first of its kind in Europe, has been officially opened in Scotland. It has been touted as a hope to find treatments for diseases such as diabetes, leukaemia and Parkinson's...

Lausanne Youth Hear Evangelicalism Fastest Growing Religious Movement

Young Christian leaders from around the world listened to a mission expert present about the rapid growth of evangelicalism, especially in the global South, at a Lausanne gathering in Malaysia this week...

Bible Society Develops Mission with New Marketing Appointment

Bible Society has appointed Giorgio Gori, an award winning marketer, into the new role of Head of Marketing, as the organisation looks to develop its mission strategy and optimise its effectiveness.

Next UN Security Council Head Likely to be Korean

The UN Security Council has agreed that the successor to Secretary-General Kofi Annan will be chosen by the end of October. The announcement has sparked rumours over who could be elected to...

Christians Challenge Ethics as Scientists Create Stem Cell from Dead Embryo

The Prince Felipe Research Centre in Spain has claimed that scientists have created an entire stem cell from a dead embryo, according to a medical journal. A research team has joined up with Dr Donald Landry...

Care for the Family Helps Married Couples Get the Most out of their Union

Care for the Family will help married couples of all shapes and sizes later in the year with its special courses designed to help both partners see the best in their matrimony.

Prayer Comes to Hollywood

In a world where the words "prayer" and "Hollywood" are rarely seen in the same sentence, a prayer ministry is going to try its very best to stick those two words together.

SPUC Criticises Blair's Endorsement of Embryonic Stem Cell Research

The pro-life charity Society for the Protection of Unborn Children has criticised the prime minister's support for embryonic stem cell research, suggesting his support comes from the financial backing that embryonic research receives from Labour party donors.

Christian Outreach Ministry Welcomes Pat Robertson at Annual Event

American outreach Christian Library International (CLI) welcomes renowned televangelist and author, Pat Robertson, as featured speaker at its fourth annual Author Dinner fundraiser.