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A call for 'urgent prayer and fasting' for Ukraine

As fighting continues in the capital city of Kiev and beyond, church leaders are asking Christians to show solidarity with Ukraine through prayer and fasting, in the hopes of securing a quick and peaceful political resolution to the civil conflict.

Saeed Abedini struggling with ill-health behind bars in Iran

The imprisoned pastor's family have said his medical problems are worsening

Concern over automatic death sentence for blasphemy in Pakistan

The Methodist Church has written to the Pakistani High Commission to say that removing life imprisonment for blasphemy would be "unjust"

Persecution predicted to rise in North Korea

The leader of a North Korean ministry has warned that Christians are likely to face increased persecution under new guidelines released by the government.

Pope Francis to WEF: 'Humanity must be served by wealth, not ruled by it'

Pope Francis delivered a message to members of the WEF in which he called on business and government leaders to approach economic concerns with "a renewed, profound and broadened sense of responsibility" to protect the most vulnerable.

Infidelity on the rise in France

More and more French admit to adultery and being comfortable with it,a new poll suggests

'No excuses' for failed Syria peace talks - World Vision

As international delegates head into day two of the Geneva II peace conference in Switzerland,World Vision is calling on world leaders to ensure that humanitarian aid is able to reach the most vulnerable people in Syria, saying the situation is "urgent".

Secularists call for separation of church and state in Finland

The Union of Freethinkers in Finland wants to abolish the privilege enjoyed by the state churches

Anglicans saddened by death of West Africa Primate

Members of the Anglican Communion have been left shocked and saddened by the sudden death of the Primate of The Church of the Province of West Africa on Tuesday.

Salvation Army reaching out after Tonga storm

The Salvation Army has been assisting communities in Tonga as the South Pacific nation recovers from one of the most powerful storms it has ever been hit by.

Early Christian burial site found in China

What was suspected as the oldest Christian burial site in China had its origins confirmed by experts this week.

Geneva II: Christians looking for concrete steps towards peace in Syria

The WEA, Christian Aid and Tearfund have urged delegates to find a peaceful solution to the Syrian conflict, with a particular emphasis on care for minority Christians and other religious groups, as well as over 2 million refugees who have been forced to flee the country.