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Pope to be 'pilgrim of peace' in Middle East

The Pope says he is visiting the Middle East as a “pilgrim of peace” and that he wants the visit to “bear much fruit” not only for Christians in the area but Jews and Muslims as well.

Tommy Walker releases new version of 'He knows my name'

Tommy Walker reveals his heart for children in need with a new rendition of his classic worship song, 'He knows my name'.

Call for prayer ahead of Tiananmen Square anniversary

Chinese Christian leaders have signed a statement calling for forgiveness, repentance and prayer ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre next month.

Aid charity branches out in Scotland

Aid to the Church in Need is to open a new branch in Scotland that will act as a Scottish base for its work with persecuted and oppressed Christians around the world.

Cardinal calls on Berlusconi to set a better example

The Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, has been criticised by a senior figure in the Vatican for setting a bad example. Berlusconi, 72, is currently embroiled in a public divorce with his wife who accuses him of being too friendly with young girls and women.

Songs of Praise features Scottish Bible Society in bicentenary year

The BBC has chosen to feature the work of the Scottish Bible Society is in a special edition of Songs of Praise to be broadcast this Sunday.

African Archbishop backs Pope's condom comments

The Roman Catholic Church’s most senior cleric in Nigeria has come out in support of the Pope following his recent comments against the use of contraception.

US Army destroys Afghan Bibles

The U. Army has reportedly destroyed Bibles in Afghan languages which were sent to a soldier in Afghanistan and then confiscated.

Recession leading more Irish to church

Catholic churches in Ireland are seeing attendance at Mass rise as much as 30 per cent all over the country in what some see as a response to the desperate times brought on by the economic crisis.

Court overturns first Greek gay 'weddings'

A court in Greece has overturned the country’s first “homosexual weddings”, which took place last year as a result of a legal loophole.

Ben Utecht on football, family and singing

Pro American footballer Ben Utecht speaks here about how he balances his full-time career on the pitch and life as a Christian music artist.

Burger King takes heat over 'highly sexualised' kids ad

Pressure groups in the US are urging Nickelodeon and Burger King to pull an advert featuring cartoon character SpongeBob Squarepants alongside "objectified" and "sexualised" images of women.

Iraqi Christians too scared to tell whole truth about violence

Fear keeps Iraqi Christians quiet about the extent of persecution they endure, says an Iraqi Catholic archbishop.

Vicar to sport half a beard for Christian Aid Week

Roger Gayler, the 65-year-old vicar of St Mark’s Church at Mark's Gate in Barking and Dagenham is to preach, meet the scouts, speak to schoolchildren, study with his bishop and collect envelopes door-to-door - all with just half a beard for Christian Aid week.

Methodist charity to help people make their mark

The Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) is to host a series of conferences this summer aimed at helping people do their part to change the world.

Mercy Ships founders receive humanitarian award

Mercy Ships founders Don and Deyon Stephens have received an award for the life-saving work of their medical ministry.