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UK church remembers Shahbaz Bhatti

The UK church has paid tribute to the life and work of Pakistan’s slain Minorities Minister at a service of remembrance today.

Wife's relief after US missionary released from Haiti prison

A US missionary who was held in a Haitian prison for more than five months without charges is now free and bound for the United States.

Ecumenicals say NATO should remove US nuclear weapons from Europe

The World Council of Churches and the Conference of European Churches say NATO should rethink deterrence and security cooperation in Europe

Out with the old, in with the new: NIV 2011 hits stores this month

Say good-bye to the NIV Bible as we know it and say hello to the updated, gender-inclusive NIV Bible which debuts in stores this month.

Katy Perry’s Christian mum to open up about disagreements with daughter in book

Katy Perry’s mum is reportedly planning to publish a book telling of the impact of her daughter’s pop career on her life and Christian ministry.

Tsunami has made us ‘miserable’ - bishop

Churches in Japan are still desperately trying to confirm the safety of their parishioners six days after an earthquake and tsunami devastated the north-eastern region.

David Cameron urged to end sexualised marketing aimed at children

A petition with more than 18,500 signatures has been handed to David Cameron calling for an end to marketing of a sexualised nature aimed at children.

Christian financial advisers call for end to banking greed

Another financial crisis threatens unless tougher banking regulations are introduced and borrowers learn to live within their means, the Association of Christian Financial Advisers has warned.

Christians called to support Japan as crisis continues

The Lausanne Movement is asking Christians to do everything they can to offer comfort, encouragement and tangible support to Japan as it struggles with a nuclear crisis and a massive recovery effort.

Pakistani Christian appealing blasphemy sentence found dead in prison cell

A Christian man serving a life sentence for blasphemy has been found dead in his prison cell.

Church minister condemns 'repugnant' trafficking of children

A new report into child trafficking in Scotland must be taken as a call to action for the whole nation, a Church minister has said.

Campaign to end persecution of Christians in North Korea
Campaign to end persecution of Christians in North Korea

Release International has launched a new campaign calling upon North Korea to protect the human rights of Christians.

Methodists launch Japan appeal

The Methodist Church’s World Mission Fund has launched an appeal for Japan as aid pours in from around the world following last Friday’s earthquake and tsunami.