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Student numbers grow for sixth year running in Religious Studies A-Level
Last week's publication of A-level results marks the sixth year in a row that the number of students taking Religious Studies A-level has risen, with an increase of 4.7 per cent over 2008.
Cuban church leaders charged with criminal activity
A church leader from a fast growing independent Church movement in Cuba is being accused of criminal activity by the Government just one month after a pastor from the same group was sentenced to six years in prison.
Angola women still face war of a different kind
The armed conflict in Angola ended seven years ago, but the consequences of four decades of war are felt still today. And women seem to be bearing most of the brunt.
Aid agencies appeal for access to vulnerable communities
Governments must honour their commitments to allow aid agencies access to vulnerable communities, insists a confederation of 162 Catholic relief, development and social service groups.
'Deep concern' at prospect of one-party race in Somaliland
The UK-based team coordinating election observers for the forthcoming presidential elections in Somaliland has expressed its âdeep concernâ at political developments in the run-up to the vote on September 27.
Britt Nicole's 'The Lost Get Found' debuts at no1
Sparrow recording artist Britt Nicole debuts at No 1 this week on the Billboard Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart with her highly anticipated sophomore effort, The Lost Get Found.
US Evangelical Lutherans open ordination to noncelibate homosexuals
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on Friday approved a resolution to allow gays and lesbians in same-sex relationships to be ordained.
Orissa: Thousands still homeless one year on
A year after the worst anti-Christian violence in Indiaâs democratic history, more than 4,000 Christians are reportedly still stuck in squalid refugee camps, too scared to return to their villages.
Fiji also bans Methodist choir contests
After cancelling Methodist Churchâs annual conference and national choir competitions, the interim government has also banned the regional choir contests much to the dismay of the Church's leaders.
Iraqi church leaders appeal for peace after deadly bomb blasts
Church leaders in Iraq have appealed for peace and reconciliation after massive truck bombings struck Baghdad on Wednesday.
Rebecca St James headlines heads to Europe
Rebecca St James crossed the Atlantic this week for a lightning round tour of major concert stagings in Europe.
Nazir-Ali calls for release of Iranian converts
The Bishop of Rochester Dr Michael Nazir-Ali is calling upon the President of Iran to have mercy on two female converts who have been imprisoned for leaving Islam and embracing Christianity.
Christians urged to unite with persecuted believers
The World Evangelical Alliance is urging Christians in democratic countries to unite in praying for their persecuted brothers and sisters.
Logos Hope takes Gospel to children and prisoners in Caribbean
OMâs brand new ministry ship Logos Hope has received a warm welcome in the Caribbean where crew members are currently serving the vulnerable and boosting local churches in their witness.
Lutherans debate human sexuality
Debate on a proposed social statement on human sexuality began on Tuesday at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Churchwide Assembly.
Annie Lennox dismisses Popeâs condom stance
Annie Lennox believes churches could do âtremendous harmâ where they preach against the use of condoms in countries with high rates of HIV and Aids.