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The power of Christian camp
The desperate need for the gospel in the UK is no secret.

Whole of Syria has become a battlefield, says church leader
Damascus Patriarch makes urgent peace appeal
Reports of Christian convert tortured in Somalia
Muslim militants still controlling part of the Lower Shebelle Region of Somalia have jailed and tortured a Christian for converting from Islam, sources said.

Greg Laurie to bring message of hope to Saddleback Church
Greg Laurie will speak for Pastor Rick Warren this weekend at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, offering a message of hope in the midst of grief to a congregation reeling from the recent death of Warren's son, Matthew.

Boston churches reach out after bombing tragedy
Churches in Boston are responding to provide support for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing through a website called BostonMarathonSamaritans.org.

Schools minister warned over RE failing
Schools Minister urged to include Religious Education in English Baccalaureate

Margaret Thatcher funeral: Bishop of London's sermon in full
After the storm of a life lived in the heat of political controversy, there is a great calm.

Margaret Thatcher funeral: Bishop speaks of courage and hope
The Bishop of London praised Baroness Margaret Thatcher's perseverance and courage in his sermon at her funeral today.

Bible study changing lives of prisoners in India
"I realised my past was wrong in the eyes of the Lord - now I want to change my life," says one prisoner who completed a Bible study course in north-east India

63-year-old sets sights on fifth London Marathon
The London Marathon would have people half David Coley's age shuddering but spritely 63-year-old is getting ready to run his fifth this weekend.

Gospel singer George Beverly Shea dies at 104
Much loved gospel singer George Beverly Shea passed away on Tuesday at the age of 104.

Oprah Winfrey hosts The Bible makers
Oprah Winfrey hosted Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, the producers behind the hit miniseries "The Bible" on The History Channel, on her show Oprah's Next Chapter on Sunday, where the couple spoke about the resemblance between President Obama and the actor who played Satan.

Christians divided over same-sex marriage
Half of all religious people in Britain support the legalisation of same-sex marriage, according to a new YouGov poll.

Ceremonial funeral for Margaret Thatcher
The funeral of former Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher is taking place in London today.
Syrian pastor: Situation for Christians worsening
Open Doors is helping more than 3,000 families spread all over Syria in partnership with local churches.
Brazilians' ordeal in Senegal prison over, but legal challenges remain
Held without a hearing for five months, two missionaries free on bail