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South African football programme reduces teenage pregnancy
A sports and community support initiative in the underprivileged Paarl East region of South Africa is having a significant effect on the social issues faced by girls from the local community.
God TV to air Angus Buchan men's conference
Some 200,000 men are to gather in South Africa this weekend for Angus Buchanâs Mighty Men event.
Archdeacon drives BNP activist away from cathedral
The Archdeacon of Lichfield, the Ven Chris Liley, drove away British National Party (BNP) activist who was campaigning outside of Lichfield Cathedral.
Donnie McClurkin tops gospel chart
The latest album by gospel music artist Donnie McClurkin landed in the No 1 position on Billboardâs Gospel Sales chart nearly three weeks after its release.
Nazir-Ali calls for St George's Day celebrations
The outgoing Bishop of Rochester, Dr Michael Nazir-Ali, has called upon the nation to mark St Georgeâs Day and to celebrate national identity.
Miss California: Traditional marriage answer 'cost me my crown'
Miss California Carrie Prejean, who was named first runner up in the Miss USA Pageant on Sunday, says she believes her answer on same-sex marriage cost her the title but admits that she has no regrets.
Rick Warren to address breakaway Anglicans
Pastor Rick Warren is one of several Christian leaders who have agreed to address thousands of breakaway Anglicans when they meet in June for their first official assembly as the Anglican Church in North America.
Budget draws mixed response from Christians
While the Methodist Church has welcomed measures in Chancellor Alistair Darlingâs spring budget to help the unemployed, Christian Aid says the Government has wasted an opportunity to lead the world on climate change.
Churches encouraged to grow own produce
The Church of England is encouraging its member churches to take part in the Eden Projectâs Big Lunch event this summer by growing their own produce.
Indian Archbishop denounces foul play in elections
An Archbishop in Orissa has accused Hindu nationalists of threatening voters in the ongoing elections with violence and pursuing a secret agenda aimed at flushing Christianity out of the region.
Christians say no to coal plants
Stop Climate Chaos campaigners have called upon the Department of Energy and Climate Change to ditch plans for a new generation of coal-fired power stations.
Pope would have quit if captured by Nazis
Pope Pius XII, who led the Roman Catholic Church during the Second World War, told leading bishops that if he was ever captured by the Nazis his resignation would take immediate effect and that the Church leadership would move to another country.
Pakistani Archbishop concerned by sharia deal
The Archbishop of Lahore, Lawrence John Saldanha, has written to the prime minister and president of Pakistan over concerns at the implementation of sharia law in the northwest of the country.
Christians oppose increase in gambling prizes
Christian organisations have expressed their disappointment after Parliament agreed last night to double the amount of money that can be staked and won on the kind of fruit machines found in pubs and amusement arcades.
Church celebrates martyr with Welsh mass
St Teiloâs Church at the Museum of Welsh Life in St Fagans will conduct a mass in the Welsh language for the first time in 500 years to celebrate the life of St John Robert of Trawsfynydd, a notable Catholic martyred in 1610.
Bible Society in visit to China
Representatives of the Bible Society are in China to see first hand how Chinese language Bibles are being printed and distributed.