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Scottish church leaders denounce plans to replace nuclear weapons

The leaders of Scotland’s main denominations have condemned the Scottish Government’s plans to renew its Trident nuclear weapons programme.

Jailed Iranian pastor temporarily freed

Iranian authorities have temporarily freed a pastor after keeping him in prison for 54 days.

Tearfund says Government must help poor nations adapt to climate change

Tearfund welcomes Government climate plan but raises concerns over lack of commitment to adaptation funds.

Album number 15 for the Newsboys - 'Born Again'

Born Again, the highly anticipated new recording from Newsboys, has a new street date. Originally scheduled for a June 8 release, the project will now officially be available on July 13.

Archbishop tells church leaders to witness ‘boldly and clearly’

Christians facing threats or even death can find hope in Christ's resurrection, while Christians in comfortable societies must pray for those suffering for their faith.

Rita Springer releases live recording, 'Beautiful You'

E1 Entertainment is proud to announce the recent release of Rita Springer's project, Beautiful You.

CARE welcomes penalties for forced prostitution

CARE has welcomed a new law making it a criminal offence to pay for sex with someone who has been forced into prostitution.

DVD helps churches respond to claims of new atheists

Focus has produced a new DVD resource to help churches respond to the claims of new atheists like Richard Dawkins.

Cathedrals expect thousands to mark Jesus' death and resurrection

Cathedrals across England are anticipating a bumper turnout this Easter after new figures from the Church of England out this week showed a sizable increase in the number of worshippers attending cathedral services.

John Piper makes time to 'reexamine' soul

Influential evangelical John Piper has announced he will take his first-ever break from ministry to reexamine his soul.

There is no peace without God, says Anne Rice

Famed Interview with the Vampire author Anne Rice confesses there is no rest and no peace without God, in a new video in which she talks about her return to the Christian faith.

Bridget and Adrian Plass urge help for El Salvador street children

Bridget and Adrian Plass back new campaign to stop more children ending up on the streets in El Salvador.

Christian charity promotes deserving causes in north London

Lifeway Gateway Project reforming lives and improving communities in north London.

Tributes paid to industrial and economy chaplain

Tributes have been paid today to the former leader of the ecumenical Black Country Urban Industrial Mission (BCUIM), during a meeting of the Lichfield Diocesan Synod.

Church backs call to end detention of child asylum seekers

The Catholic Church is the latest organisation to come out in support of a campaign to end the detention of families seeking sanctuary in Britain.

Missing Chinese lawyer confirmed alive

Prominent Chinese human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng was confirmed alive on Sunday after more than a year without reliable information on his whereabouts.