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Pakistan: Christian facing life imprisonment for blasphemy

Convicted of blasphemy, Sajjad Masih Gill, 28, a Christian resident of District Pakpatan-Punjab, has been fined USD $2000 and is now looking at a life prison sentence.

Church must repent of sin of anti-Semitism
Church must repent of sin of anti-Semitism

An Anglican clergyman has called on the Church to repent of its anti-Semitism, which he described as a sin against the Holy Spirit.

New live album from Keith and Kristyn Getty
New live album from Keith and Kristyn Getty

Getty Music has announced the release of the first live album from Keith and Kristyn Getty, which was recorded at The Gospel Coalition in Orlando, Florida, this past spring

Thousands converge on Holy Island to celebrate Lindisfarne Gospels
Thousands converge on Holy Island to celebrate Lindisfarne Gospels

Thousands of Christians took part in an open-air service on Holy Island on Saturday to celebrate the continuing witness of the Lindisfarne Gospels.  

Appeals for peace in Egypt after sudden increase in attacks on Christians
Appeals for peace in Egypt after sudden increase in attacks on Christians

The UK head of a charity that supports persecuted Christians is calling on people to pray for peace in Egypt after a sudden spike in attacks on Copts in the wake of President Morsi's dramatic downfall.

Christian financial advisers want cap on interest rates to curb personal debt
Christian financial advisers want cap on interest rates to curb personal debt

The Association of Christian Financial Advisers has called for a cap on interest rates in response to new research showing people who take out payday loans are getting into more debt by using overdrafts to pay them off.

Authentic Media withdraws Taming the Tiger from sale after investigation concludes some sections are untrue
Authentic Media withdraws Taming the Tiger from sale after investigation concludes some sections are untrue

Authentic Media has announced it is withdrawing Taming the Tiger and associated resources from sale with immediate effect.

UK Government urged to raise human rights during Burma President's visit

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has asked the UK Government to put human rights at the heart of a two-day visit by Burma's President.

People with mental health problems at disadvantage in work assessment

The former Archdeacon of Wells is campaigning for a change in the way people with mental health problems are assessed for employment and support allowance.  

Bishop of Huntingdon appointed interim bishop for St Edmundsbury & Ipswich
Bishop of Huntingdon appointed interim bishop for St Edmundsbury & Ipswich

The Bishop of Huntingdon, the Right Reverend David Thomson, is to act as interim bishop for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich.

New pioneer minister at CPAS

Anglican evangelical mission agency CPAS has appointed a new pioneer minister to resource mission in multi-parish benefices.

Premier Lifeline reaches millionth call

Premier Christian Media's confidential helpline has reached a milestone with its millionth call.  

Archbishops praying for unity and reconciliation in Egypt
Archbishops praying for unity and reconciliation in Egypt

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have written to Egyptian church leaders assuring them of their "committed solidarity" during this period of social and political insecurity.

Bishop releases £20,000 for projects in deprived neighbourhoods
Bishop releases £20,000 for projects in deprived neighbourhoods

The Bishop of Lichfield has released the first £20,000 in donations raised through his Lent Appeal.

Fighting corruption is everyone\'s responsibility
Fighting corruption is everyone's responsibility

Tackling corruption is not only the job of business leaders and politicians but also needs individual action, says the Exposed campaign.

Prayers for Randy Travis
Prayers for Randy Travis

Country music stars and fans joined together to urge prayers for Randy Travis overnight as he recovered from brain surgery following a stroke at a Texas hospital.