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Christmas marked by hostility for many Christians

Christmas 2011 was not so much a time of peace and joy but violence and hostility for many Christians around the world, the international director of Barnabas Fund has said.

Nigeria church attack leaves five dead

At least five people have been killed in an attack on a church in northern Nigeria on Thursday.

Fear remains among Pakistani Christians one year after Taseer's death

Vigils have been held across Pakistan this week to mark the first anniversary of the murder of the Governor of Punjab, Salman Taseer.

Rebuilding Haiti two years on

Mission Aviation Fellowship is continuing to help rebuild Haiti after the 2010 earthquake

Parishioners have their say on Church's future

Parishioners are sharing their ideas about how the Church in Wales could look in the future.

Concern over proposed changes to law on assisted suicide

Christian and pro-life groups are alarmed by proposals to allow assisted suicide for terminally ill people in England and Wales.

Christian values must remain ‘central’ to public life

Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali has called for greater respect to be shown towards the values of churches and Christian agencies.

Egyptian Christian detained over Muhammad Facebook pictures

Military authorities detained a Christian student last week for posting images of the prophet Muhammad on his Facebook page.

Muslim Brotherhood promises to protect Copts over Christmas

Memories of previous Christmas attacks in the minds of Egypt's Copts as January 7 approaches

George Verwer makes call for full-time mission workers

George Verwer’s heartfelt appeal to young Christians from the four corners of Europe last night was “go”.

Life as mission

Teams of Christians are helping transform the outreach of churches across London

Jamie Grace on Tourette's, worship and everything in between

Gotee Records artist Jamie Grace talks about balancing life as a worship artist, student and Tourette's syndrome.

Asia Bibi in good spirits despite prison ordeal

The Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan says she is praying for her accusers and her country.

Archbishop urges Britain to be more positive towards young people

The Archbishop of Canterbury has used his New Year’s message to reflect on the causes of last summer’s riots and how Britain can do more to help its young people.

Staggering abortion rate among UK's teenagers

Data released by a European research group has revealed how European countries compare with respect to teen abortion rates.

Queen appoints traditionalist as new chaplain

The Queen has appointed the Rev Preb Paul Lockett as her personal and official chaplain.