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Sister rock trio Everlife tour Europe

For the third year in a row, Christian sister-rock-trio Everlife has headed overseas for a European concert tour.

Anglican and Methodist leaders back regional support for fresh expressions

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams and General Secretary of the Methodist Church, Rev Dr Martyn Atkins, have backed the development of regional support teams.

Sinead O’Connor attacks ‘anti-Christian’ Vatican

Sinead O’Connor has hit out at the Vatican after a Catholic bishop appealed to parishioners to help the Church meet the costs of compensating victims of child abuse.

Archbishop welcomes N Ireland’s historic devolution vote

The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland has welcomed Tuesday’s historic vote to devolve police and justice powers to Northern Ireland.

Bill Johnson and Mark Stibbe to bring healing to Bristol

Bill Johnson and Mark Stibbe are set to bring healing to Bristol at the Release2010 conference this May.

US rights report criticises China over missing Christians

The United States accused China of various human rights abuses in its new State Department report, including the disappearance of several Christian leaders.

Nigerian women protest massacre

Thousands of Nigerian women dressed in black and carrying Bibles, wooden crosses, pictures of victims, and branches symbolising peace marched in a central Nigerian state on Thursday to protest the massacre of about 500 villagers, who were mostly women and children.

Diocese makes Fairtrade progress

The Diocese of Lichfield is edging closer to being able to apply for Fairtrade Diocese status after an additional 38 churches declared they had registered as Fairtrade Churches.

Lutherans deliberate environment, migration and other challenges facing Europe

The environment, social engagement, diakonia and migration are just some of the issues that European Lutherans will be considering when they come together in Bratislava, Slovakia, this week.

Archbishop receives Russian Order of Friendship

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, was yesterday presented with the Russian Order of Friendship, for his “outstanding contribution to the cooperation and friendly relations between Russia and the UK”.

Nazir-Ali encourages Christians to get involved in elections

The former Bishop of Rochester is encouraging Christians to tell politicians about their concerns over being marginalised in the marketplace.

US Anglicans head closer to second openly gay bishop

An openly gay priest has received more than the required majority of consents to be confirmed as bishop, the Diocese of Los Angeles reported Wednesday.

Haitians seek Christ amid devastation

A seminary student in Haiti faithfully holds Bible studies on the rubble of his home. Despite the grim surroundings, Uriel Blanchet says, "I would not want to be anywhere else."

Two parents better for children than one, poll finds

Three quarters of people believe that it is better for a child to have two parents rather than one.

Christian Aid alarmed by use of rape as weapon of war in Congo

Following recent brutal attacks on women by suspected FDLR rebels in South Kivu, DRC, Christian Aid is calling for more to be done to accelerate the voluntary demobilisation of armed groups in the vast central African nation.

Christian Guild sells hotels to invest in company's future

Christian hotel and holiday company Christian Guild has announced plans for a major restructure that will see significant investment in its hotels.