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CARE Greets Statistics Revealing Increase in Marriage Rates

CARE, the Christian social concern charity has welcomed news this week that the number of...

Christian Relief Groups Focus on Hunger Crisis in Africa

In the grip of a major hunger crisis in sub-Saharan Africa, Christian groups are zeroing in on providing relief as...

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Iranian Christians, New Converts Face Deteriorating Situation

Open Doors reports increasing fear among Christians in Iran as persecution continues to intensify...

Church of England Synod Overwhelmingly Backs Women Bishops Compromise

This week the introduction of women bishops into the Church of England seemed to move a step closer...

European Evangelicals & Churches Speak Out amid Cartoon Protests

European evangelicals have spoken out as protests continue across the world by angry Muslims, upset by...

United Methodist Church Takes Stand Against Forced Conversions in India

The mission wing of the the United Methodist Church has taken a stand with tribal Christians in India against...

Hillsong Emerge Opens Dance Competition to Celebrate Indigenous Culture

The annual ‘Stomp at the Block’ dance competition will be held this Saturday at the Block in Redfern...

US President's Proposed Cuts May Affect Faith-Based Initiatives

The U.S. President has been fighting off criticism over plans to transfer funding for social service programmes to national security...

Methodist Church Offers Resources for Lent: Take Up Your Cross

The Methodist Church has produced a new pack, titled ‘Take Up Your Cross’, to help and guide Christians...

Redundant Churches under Threat from Modern Conversions

Redundant churches are being threatened with calls for conversion into bars, clubs, and other...

South African Churches Meet to Discuss Same-sex Marriage

The representatives of South Africa’s main churches met earlier in the week to discuss the issue...

Actor Signs Up to Christian Aid Trade Campaign

Actor Damian Lewis recently signed up to a new role as a Christian Aid trade justice ambassador, claiming that he has always been “interested in trade justice.”

Pope Mourns Slain Catholic Priest in Turkey

The Pope has expressed his sorrow after a Catholic priest was killed in Turkey while praying...

Council for World Mission Urges Church Leaders to Engage Youth in Mission

As churches and church bodies around the world gear up for the 9th Assembly of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Brazil this month, the Council for World Mission has called on church leaders around the world to include youth in mission

World on Alert as Bird Flu Breaks Out in Africa

A highly pathogenic strain of bird flu has reached the African continent, the World Health Organisation has...