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Men want more anthems and less hugging in church
A new survey has suggested that men who go to church would like less hugging and holding hands and more singing of anthems and âproclamationalâ songs.
Israel expecting tourism boost from Pope's visit
Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the Holy Land next week is expected to boost the number of Catholics visiting Israel this year, says the Israeli Tourism Miniser Stas Meseznikov.
Christian hospital serves Muslim neighbours in Egypt
A hospital in Egypt is challenging the inter-faith friction which has seen the country's Christians pitted against Muslims in sectarian disputes.
Church of Scotland clergy oppose homosexual appointment
As many as one fifth of all Church of Scotland clergy have signed an online petition against the appointment of an openly gay minister.
Jars Of Clay's The Long Fall Back To Earth debuts at No1
Propelled by a new multi-format radio hit, a national tour, ubiquitous coverage on The Gospel Music Channel, and, most importantly, an ardent fan base, three-time Grammy Award-winning and multi-Platinum band Jars of Clay once again finds itself at the very top of Nielsen SoundScan's Christian Albums chart.
Somalia lawless like Wild West, says ministry
While media attention on Somalia has ebbed, a ministry working with the persecuted church continues to encourage prayer for the tiny Christian community there that suffers from social chaos, tribal conflict, and religiously motivated violence.
Christian aid groups committed to war victims in Sri Lanka
As fighting persists in war-torn Sri Lanka, Christian groups are stepping up to meet the needs of the hundreds of thousands of displaced civilians who are in urgent need of food and clean water.
Church uploads 'crammer's prayer' as exam period looms
School pupils facing exams this month can look to a new source of revision aid this year, with the publication of a set of downloadable prayer cards designed to be included in studentsâ crib card packs.
Weekend of coffee breaks boosts Gaza healthcentre fund
People across Wales were invited to wake up and smell the coffee to boost vital healthcare for families in a devastated district of Gaza last weekend.
Baptists oppose discrimination against young people
Baptists have passed a resolution condemning the use of an alarm that emits a high-pitched sound to disperse groups of potential troublemakers.
Paintings of churches not allowed at London hospital
A council in London has received complaints after artists were encouraged to contribute paintings for a local hospital, but were disallowed from submitting paintings of churches.
BNP denies racism after Sentamu slur
The British National Party has denied being racist after one of its senior figures called the Archbishop of York an "ambitious African" and âanti-Britishâ.
USPG staff member to be next bishop of Harare
The Church of the Province of Central Africa has elected a staff member of USPG:Anglicans in World Mission to be the new Bishop of Harare in Zimbabwe.
Christian man freed after eight years in Libyan prison
A Christian man from Ghana has been released from a Libyan prison eight years after being imprisoned for distributing Christian literature.
Catholic bishop calls Angels & Demons 'outlandish' and 'bizarre'
The Catholic Bishop of Nottingham, the Rt Rev Malcolm McMahon, has criticised the upcoming film Angels & Demons, which is the prequel to the controversial Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown.
Israel considers giving holy sites to Vatican
Israeli President Shimon Peres has suggested that Israel give up sovereignty of Christian holy sites to the Vatican, according to a report on the Israeli Army Radio on Monday.