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Sudan government declares no new church licences

CSW reports "campaign of repression" against Christians in Sudan

Missionary pilot missing in Mali
Missionary pilot missing in Mali

A family is searching for answers after a pilot, who has served as a missionary in Africa for the past 25 years, went missing 10 days ago when his plane was hit by a tropical storm on his way to Mali.

World Vision responds after China earthquake
World Vision responds after China earthquake

World Vision is distributing hygiene and child-friendly kits to families made homeless by a powerful earthquake in China's Sichuan province on Saturday.

Stuart Townend concert raises money for homeless
Stuart Townend concert raises money for homeless

A Stuart Townend concert in Cardiff this week raised £2,200 for a charity serving homeless people in the city.

Church of Scotland unfazed by rise in humanist weddings

Humanist weddings will soon outnumber weddings in the Church of Scotland, according to a BBC report

Raising up the next generation of Christian filmmakers
Raising up the next generation of Christian filmmakers

The men behind "Courageous", "Fireproof" and "Facing the Giants" are setting up their own production company to nurture new talent in Christian filmmaking.

Egypt: Police 'protected' cathedral attackers

Police protected Islamist extremists who attacked a funeral service at St Mark's Cathedral in Cairo, according to a source close to Egypt's Catholic bishops.

Church raided in Kazakhstan

Officials who raided a Protestant church in Kazakhstan have defended their actions.

Stephen Lawrence anniversary: Archbishop says racism still a threat

The Archbishop of York says the challenge remains to rid communities of racism, hatred and ignorance 20 years on from the murder of Stephen Lawrence.

St George\'s Day should be for all, say faith leaders
St George's Day should be for all, say faith leaders

It's time to reclaim St George's Day from strident nationalists, say faith leaders.

Prayers and messages of support after Texas plant explosion
Prayers and messages of support after Texas plant explosion

Pope Francis, The Salvation Army USA and the Anglican Church in North America have all offered their prayers after a deadly explosion at a fertiliser plant in West, Texas

Relief after Boston bombing suspect captured
Relief after Boston bombing suspect captured

Christians are continuing to pray after the capture of 19-year-old Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Young people to take part in Pilgrimage of Hope
Young people to take part in Pilgrimage of Hope

Young Christians from the UK and beyond will be taking part in the annual Pilgrimage of Hope this summer

Cathedral vigil for child victims of violence
Cathedral vigil for child victims of violence

Brecon Cathedral is holding a vigil next week as part of a campaign to end legalised violence against children.

Portsmouth bishop strengthens links with Ghana
Portsmouth bishop strengthens links with Ghana

The Bishop of Portsmouth flew out to Ghana on Friday to build closer relationships with the Anglican churches there.

Archbishop opens infant school\'s wildlife garden
Archbishop opens infant school's wildlife garden

The Archbishop of York joined staff, parent volunteers and pupils of Bishopthorpe Infant School on Friday to open their new wildlife garden.