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Don Moen: God wants to do more

There are going to be fresh moves of God and worship leader Don Moen wants to be a part of it.

Perseverence and resilience five years after Boxing Day Tsunami

Five years after a devastating tsunami wiped out vast coastal areas in India, Thailand, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, homes and communities have been rebuilt and Christian aid agency Tearfund is getting ready to pull out.

Peaceful Christmas for Christians in turbulent Orissa state

Christians in the turbulent state of Orissa in India have celebrated their Christmas free from attacks by Hindu militants.

TD Jakes: 2010 will be a year of double portion

Dallas megachurch pastor and entrepreneur TD Jakes does not usually make declarations or predictions for the new year. But the year 2010 is different, he believes.

Vatican reviews Pope's security after attack

The Vatican is to review its safety procedures after a woman managed to break through security guards and push the Pope to the ground on Christmas Eve.

Philippines: Volcano forces thousands to spend Christmas in emergency shelters

Tens of thousands of Filipinos celebrated Christmas in temporary evacuations centres on Friday after having fled their homes in fear of a major volcanic eruption.

Celebrate the things that don't cost money this Christmas, says CAP

People may feel under pressure to celebrate the perfect Christmas but the season is also about celebrating the things in life that don’t cost any money, says Christians Against Poverty.

True happiness lies in relationship with Jesus, says Nichols

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales has urged people not to seek their happiness in wealth or career success but rather to find it in a relationship with Jesus and the people they love.

Depend on God and each other, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury is to remind people that they can depend on God for what they need to live in his Christmas message today.

CompassionArt grants go to poorest of poor

The award-winning CompassionArt charity announces its first grants to 16 charitable projects chosen by the CompassionArt songwriters.

Orthodox leader says Turkey treats Christians poorly

The head of the Eastern Orthodox Church said Christians are treated like second-class citizens in Turkey, the land where the equivalent of the Orthodox Church’s “Vatican” lies.

Reindeer herders enjoy Christmas story in own language

This year marks the first time reindeer herders will be reading the Christmas story in their own language.

Iraqi Christians face bomb threats in run-up to Christmas

Some churches in Iraq have cancelled Christmas services to protect themselves against the threats of bombings on churches.

Second bishop resigns over child abuse cover-up

A second Irish bishop has resigned following a damning report into the cover up of child abuse in the Catholic Church in Ireland.

IBS-STL announces sale of Authentic, STL and Wesley Owen stores

IBS-STL UK has announced the sale of Authentic Media and STL Distribution, as well as a significant number of Wesley Owen stores.

Cross Rhythms scoops three broadcasting awards

Stoke-on-Trent's local community radio station, Cross Rhythms City Radio 101.8FM, is celebrating after winning three national awards in the last three months.