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Church service for victims of alps avalanche

A church service is being held in Chamonix to remember the nine climbers who were killed in an avalanche in the French Alps.

First Greek Orthodox secondary school gets go ahead

Britain’s first Greek Orthodox secondary school has been given the green light from the Department for Education.

Christians escape violence of Homs

As the conflict in Syria continues without a resolution, and government and rebel forces are locked in fierce battles across several cities, Christians in the besieged city of Homs were evacuated with the help of a priest on Wednesday.

Missouri Synod and Czech Republic Lutherans sign ‘working agreement’

Representatives of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession (ECAV) in the Czech Republic signed a “working agreement”.

Nigerian Christians struggle to come to terms with attacks

Members of the Church of Christ in Nigeria in the Jos region are fearful of more violence in the wake of last weekend’s mass killings in Plateau state.

Church leader hopeful about Egypt's future

Christians in Egypt can expect a better future after years of being second-class citizens, according to the acting head of the country’s Coptic Catholic Church.

Pupils put handywork to use for local church

The Bishop of Jarrow has blessed a chalice and paten made specially for a local church by schoolchildren in Sunderland.

New Childrenswork magazine launches

Premier Christian Media has launched a new magazine for people working with children in churches.

Welsh language Bible joins Rome collection

The Archbishop of Wales has donated a Welsh Bible to a Christian community in Rome.

Archbishop welcomes Yorkshire Regiment home

The Yorkshire Regiment were welcomed back home today with a special service of thanksgiving at York Minster.

Do not be anxious about anything

Kari Jobe has some words of wisdom for fellow Christians struggling with worries.

Owl City announces world tour dates

Owl City will be heading to the UK and Ireland this autumn as part of his world tour.

Anthony Hopkins latest addition to Noah cast

Sir Anthony Hopkins has joined the cast of Darren Aronofsky's Noah film.

Church denies Katie Holmes is newest member

The Church of St Francis Xavier in New York has denied reports that Katie Holmes has joined the congregation following her split from Tom Cruise

Chinese bishop under investigation after resignation

A Chinese bishop has reportedly been placed in isolation after publicly quitting a state-sanctioned Catholic Church organisation in a suspected act of defiance against China's control over the local Catholic religion.

Sustainable ministry: From donors to partners

Jerry Twombly has been spent the last thirty years helping organisations engage with their supporters and devise strategies that will ensure they have a long and healthy future.