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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.

Moscow Protestant Chaplaincy concerned by racism

After a break of a year-and-a-half, Moscow Protestant Chaplaincy's 11-year-old "Racial Task Force" (RTF) is back in business.

'Nigeria’s Christians must convert,' says Islamist group

Islamist militants have claimed responsibility for the deaths of more than 50 people in north-central Nigeria – and called on the country’s Christians to convert to Islam.

Parishioner loses five stone in support of flower festival

A parishioner persevered through a year of exercise and weight loss to lose weight and raise funds for her church's flower festival.

URC votes to allow civil partnerships in churches

The United Reformed Church has voted to allow local churches to decide whether they want to allow civil partnerships to be registered in their buildings.