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Ronnie Milsap reveals personal journey in double CD set

For the first time in his illustrious career, country legend Ronnie Milsap tells his inspirational story through the two CD set Then Sings My Soul: 24 Favourite Hymns Gospel Songs.

Don’t miss: ‘The Long Fall Back To Earth’

Jars of Clay hint at the 80s' stadium grandeur of their formative years in their latest album, 'The Long Fall Back To Earth'.

Anti-Christian attacks prompt call for justice in Egypt

Egyptian authorities have released from custody all suspects who were arrested last week following attacks targeting Coptic Orthodox Christians in the small Egyptian village of Ezbet Boshra-East.

India: Minister apologises for anti-Christian violence

India's top government official infused a message of hope and confidence into the Christian community after visiting Kandhamal district in the state of Orissa on Friday.

Bishops back UK launch of orthodox Anglican fellowship

Five English bishops are set to join the launch of a new fellowship for orthodox Anglicans who say they want to stay true to Scripture and get on with the Great Commission of sharing the Gospel with the world.

WCC down to two candidates for next General Secretary

The World Council of Churches has shortened its list of potentials for the next General Secretary down to the last two candidates.

CSW concerned as China rejects human rights recommendations

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has expressed concern over China's decision to reject the UN Human Rights Council’s recommendations to improve human rights.

Archbishop pays tribute to Armed Forces

Archbishop of Canterbury thanks British troops for courage, laments ‘tragic costs of war’ on Armed Forces Day.

Indian Christian: Attacks have increased our faith

The wave of attacks on churches in Karnataka, India, have only "increased our faith and brought us together," says Archbishop Bernard Moras, whose initiative has united churches of many denominations.

Let the Third Sector take the lead in public life, Charities Parliament hears

A Third Sector solution and a call for new faces summed up the mood at the latest Charities Parliament, which met on Monday night to discuss how public life might look following the MP expenses scandal and a leadership shake up.

Church official challenges Scottish Government on climate targets

A senior Church of Scotland minister today welcomed the Scottish Government’s new climate change targets, but warned they were doomed to fail unless the people of Scotland were involved at a grassroots level.

Highland Festival a 'howling success', say organisers

Organisers of the Highland Festival with Luis Palau today branded the event a "howling success”.

Iran scraps death penalty for apostasy and stoning

The Iranian Government has decided to remove articles stipulating the death penalty for apostasy from the Islamic Penal Code Bill.

Bishop calls for Berlusconi’s resignation

A Roman Catholic bishop has called for the resignation of Silvio Berlusconi following allegations that he had sex with escort Patrizia D’Addario at his Rome mansion in November.

World mourns pop legend Michael Jackson

The Rev Jesse Jackson was among those paying tribute to the "King of Pop" Michael Jackson, who died of a heart attack on Thursday.

Come Alive with Mark Schultz this summer

Platinum-selling Christian artist Mark Shultz is set to release his first studio album in three years.