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Frontier hopes to raise a lot from a little
Frontier Youth Trust hopes the widow's offering of two copper coins will inspire Christians to give just a little to help reach even more at-risk young people.
Poll finds strong support for right to criticise religion
A survey of 20 nations has found strong support for the right to criticise religion.
Former Haggard counsellor: We wish he wouldn't do this
A member of Ted Haggardâs now-defunct restoration team says he and the others wish the former megachurch pastor would have followed their counsel rather than doing what he is now.
EU seeks to end discrimination exemptions for UKâs religious employers
The European Commission has called on the UK to end exemptions to equality laws that allow religious employers to discriminate on the grounds of sexual orientation.
Twilight Saga: New Moon is âmoral vacuumâ, says Catholic leader
The latest instalment in the vampire movie series Twilight is a âdeviant moral vacuumâ, according to the Vatican.
Graham Kendrick is dreaming of a holy night this Christmas
After the success of last yearâs tour, Graham Kendrick is to return to the road in the build up for this Christmas, once again connecting with people across the country and getting them âDreaming Of A Holy Nightâ.
Political apathy contributes to six million child deaths a year - report
World Vision launches five-year global campaign, Child Health Now, calling for an end to preventable child deaths
Archbishop and Pope hold âcordialâ talks
The Archbishop of Canterbury met Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican today to discuss relations between the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches.
Keep praying for Iranian converts, says Release
Release International has urged Christians to continue praying for two female Christian converts released from prison in Iran this week.
Vatican researcher claims to find text on Shroud of Turin
A Vatican researcher claims she found nearly invisible text on the Shroud of Turin that includes the words âJesus Nazareneâ and mention of a death sentence.
Inspire honours church's unsung heroes
Inspire magazine honoured individual Christians, churches and Christian projects making a difference in their communities at the 2009 Inspire Awards this week.
Churches to ring alarm on climate change
As nations are spelling out their bargaining positions for the negotiations on a new international climate deal to take place in Copenhagen next month, churches around the world are trying to ring home the message that climate protection is an ethical and spiritual issue.
Spirituality advisers meet for first time in 10 years
A national gathering of Church of England spirituality advisers met at Launde Abbey, Leicestershire, last week to explore spirituality as mission.
Christians 'wasting' votes on main parties, says party leader
Christians in the UK have been warned that to place their vote on the ballot sheet for one of the main political parties is a âwasted voteâ.
A Christmas message from the World Council of Churches
We pray for change and offer ourselves as instruments of transformation.
Christian Aid seeks 'tax superheroes'
Christian Aid this week launched its latest Alternative Tax Award â Tax Superhero of the Year â and is inviting nominations of suitably qualified firms and individuals.