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Seeds of hope planted in Ukraine

Mission Without Borders is helping impoverished Ukrainians plant enough food to keep their families alive

Charity tax proposal ‘misguided’, says Christian Aid

Christian Aid has called upon the Chancellor to re-think his proposal to cap the tax relief on charitable donations.

The UK’s young and rich

Adele has become the wealthiest young musician in the UK with a personal fortune of £20 million, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List.

Bubba Watson gives God the glory

Bubba Watson, first-time winner of a Masters Tournament who earned his green jacket on Easter Sunday, recently spoke about tweeting for God, the PGA Bible study he took part in and his newly adopted son.

Religious freedom still restricted in Turkey

Compass Direct News (CDN) is reporting that sentiment against Christians in Turkey has persisted long enough for a US religious rights monitor to recommend it as a "Country of Particular Concern", and pastor Orhan Picaklar knows such anti-Christian hostility first-hand.

Preston Guild’s Christian parade faces criticism

Religious leaders in Preston have expressed disappointment over a church procession taking later in the year.

Knitters at the ready to raise funds for charity

Coventry Cathedral is playing host to a band of knitters with their sights set on breaking the world record for knitting.

Church celebrates end of £140,000 restoration

The bells will be ringing out in Cwmbach, near Aberdare in Wales, on Thursday as the church of St Mary Magdalene celebrates the completion of its £140,000 restoration.

World Vision on standby after earthquakes off Indonesia

Emergency relief staff with World Vision are on standby following two large earthquakes off the coast of Indonesia.

Venezuela's Hugo Chavez begs Jesus for his life

After returning from cancer treatment in Cuba last week, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez went on national television to ask Jesus Christ to save him from death so that he can continue serving his country.

Special edition Gospel of Mark for the Olympics

Authentic Media has released a new special edition of the ERV Gospel of Mark for the Olympic Games.

Call for protection of Christians after Nigeria suicide bombing

The Nigerian government must do more to protect Christians after another church was targeted over the weekend, an advocacy group has said.

Iran: Christians pray for Youcef on 35th birthday

Christians around the world are praying for the release of an Iranian pastor sentenced to death for apostasy.

Festival of Flowers promises a sensory spectacular

The Leprosy Mission England and Wales is planning a stunning floral display to run in central London between the main Olympics and Paralympics.

Church Army takes hope to the streets

Church Army has announced a new campaign in response to last summer’s riots across England.

Miss Universe permits transgender contestants for first time

The Miss Universe beauty pageant has changed its rules to allow transgender contestants to enter for the first time.