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Kirk demands outlawing of suicide websites
A senior Kirk official is demanding the outlawing of websites that promote or encourage suicide.
Kazakhstan churches still face prosecution for unregistered worship
Religious freedom violations are still reported to be taking place in Kazakhstan, despite President Nursultan Nazarbaevâs decision not to challenge the Constitutional Councilâs ruling over a restrictive draft religion law.
New BNP advertising campaign to feature Jesus Christ
The BNP is to launch a new advertising campaign featuring Jesus Christ and his teaching on persecution.
Learning lessons from life's hurts
âWhen bad things happen in life, donât ask why. Ask how, and then discover what God wants to teach you,â says Rick Warren.
Bishop of Leeds tipped to replace Cardinal Murpy-O'Connor
The Rt Rev Arthur Roche has been tipped to become the successor to Cardinal Cormac Murphy-OâConnor as head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales.
Council worker suspended for urging sick woman to turn to God
A Christian council worker has been suspended from his work after encouraging a terminally ill woman to turn to God.
Chapman, Smith hit road for spring 'United Tour'
Christian music stars Steven Curtis Chapman and Michael W Smith have teamed up for a second round of dates for their "United Tour".
Prayers said for missing chef
Prayers have been said for Claudia Lawrence, the chef who went missing 12 days ago.
Bishops reject request to ring bells on St George's Day
Church of England Bishops have rejected a request to ring out the bells of churches on St Georgeâs Day.
Religious leaders tell G20 not to forget promises to poor
Religious leaders have urged G20 nations not to forget the worldâs poorest people when they meet in London this week to discuss the global financial crisis.
Reformed church bodies launch first joint website ahead of official merger
The two largest Reformed church bodies in the world unveiled the details of their historic joint conference last week, launching together the first site for their soon-to-be-officially merged group.
Increasing concern for missing Chinese house church lawyer
China Aid Association has expressed its increasing concern for the life of Gao Zhisheng, a Chinese Christian human rights attorney, who disappeared over 50 days ago in China.
Sri Lanka can no longer be ignored, says Christian Aid
The situation for trapped civilians in Sri Lanka is "becoming graver by the day"â, says Christian Aid.
CofE and BBC clash over religious broadcasting
The Church of England has criticised the BBC for sidelining Christians in its broadcasting.
CSW decries passing of UN defamation resolution
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has decried the passing of a United Nations resolution it warns could be abused by some countries to silence religious communities.
Bishop of Rochester announces resignation
The Bishop of Rochester has announced plans to step down so that he can dedicate his time to defending persecuted Christians.