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Kidnapped Swiss Christian freed amid Mali unrest

Separatist Islamist rebels have released a Swiss Christian woman kidnapped by a private militia on April 15 amid political turmoil in Timbuktu, Mali, according to a Swiss foreign ministry statement.

Bombers attack centre in Christian area of Jos in Nigeria

One person was killed and nine others were injured on Tuesday after suspected Islamic extremists attacked a TV viewing centre in a Christian area of Jos

Tutu appeals to Sudan and South Sudan over violence

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has expressed his dismay over the disintegration of peace between Sudan and South Sudan.

2,700 young people sign up as community volunteers for Olympics

Some 2,700 young people from churches across London have signed up to be community volunteers during the Olympics.

New look for Fresh Expressions mission course

The Fresh Expressions introductory mission course has been given a makeover in time for the spring and summer.

Archbishop gives thanks for Queen who 'does' God

The Archbishop of Wales has expressed his thanks to the Queen for continuing to uphold the Christian faith in national life.

Gettys announce Celtic Islands tour

Keith and Kristyn Getty to be joined by Stuart Townend

Hawk Nelson guitarist becomes new frontman

It's the start of a new chapter for Christian rock band Hawk Nelson as Jon Steingard signs on as their new lead singer.

Terry Jones again threatens Koran burning over Iranian pastor

Pastor Terry Jones has once again threatened to burn Korans, this time in protest of Iran's continued imprisonment of Christian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani.

'Angry Queers' vandalise Mark Driscoll's church

Police are investigating reports that several young adults wearing masks smashed windows at Mars Hill Church in Portland, Oregon, on Tuesday.

Sentumu defends religious education

The Archbishop of York has addressed 50 headteachers from schools and academies across northern England on the importance of religious education.

CofE launches Jubilee events website

The Church of England has launched a new website to help people find their nearest community and parish events during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Junk food at supermarket tills undermining healthy eating

A campaign group has hit out at supermarkets for placing junk food at checkouts.

Malaria nets are not for curtains

Malaria rates could come down even further if more people have life-saving mosquito nets – and learn how to use them properly

Death of Voice of the Martyrs director may be suicide

Walter Thomas "Tom" White, head of Voice of the Martyrs, may have taken his own life amid abuse allegations.

Donations to marathon runner top £600,000

Donations continue to pour in to Claire Squires’ JustGiving page after the young runner’s death during the London Marathon.