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Call to prayer for Christians in North Korea

The oppressed and voiceless Christians in North Korea particularly need prayers amid escalating tension on the Korean peninsula, reported a persecution watchdog group this week.

Only Christ can fill the heart, says Graham

Brazil may be materially wealthier than ever before, but it still needs Christ, says Franklin Graham.

Churches criticise ‘weak’ commitments on nuclear disarmament

An alliance of nine churches has condemned the failure of nuclear-weapon states to agree a timetable for nuclear disarmament at last week’s conference in New York.

Christian Council condemns Maoist train attack in India

The Bengal Christian Council on Friday condemned has the Maoist attack on Mumbai-bound Gyaneswari Express that killed at least 98 people in West Bengal's Midnapore district in India.

Russian Ministries brings love of Christ to disadvantaged children

At former communist campgrounds that once indoctrinated the young that there is ‘no God’, thousands of children across the former Soviet Union will have the chance to hear about the love of Christ

One night only cinema release of Hillsong United film

Film starring hillsong united hits cinemas across the UK on June 17

History in the making as Bible Society launches Luke’s Gospel in Patois

The launch of the Gospel of Luke in Jamaican Patois has been hailed a “quantum leap” for language’s five million speakers in Jamaica and worldwide.

Anger over plans for mosque close to 9/11 site

A proposal to build a mosque just two blocks from ground zero is “indecent”, said a former Muslim and bestselling author.

Anglican head reprimands US Church over lesbian bishop

The Anglican spiritual leader has broken his silence regarding the controversial ordination of another openly homosexual bishop in the US.

Vicar's wife skydives to raise money for Africa mission

Vicar's wife Rachel Duff will throw herself out of a plane next month to raise money for a mission to Africa.

CWM moderator condemns Madagascar violence

The Council for World Mission has joined its member church in Madagascar in calling for an end to the intimidation of innocent civilians in the capital Antananarivo following fresh political violence.

Role model youngsters head to World Cup

A group of young people from some of the poorest communities in Scotland who are at risk of or have been involved in gang violence fly out to South Africa today after a church-led initiative helped them turn their lives around.

Andy Hawthorne and LZ7 say it's time to shine

Andy Hawthorne, The Message Trust and their number one schools band LZ7 never do things by half.

US Christians pray in wake of oil spill disaster

Residents around the oil-contaminated Gulf of Mexico gathered Wednesday evening for a community crisis prayer service in the wake of what some say may be the worst leak in US history.