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Bishop appeals to German youth to reject violence

The Bishop of Hamburg, Maria Jepsen, has appealed to Germany’s youth to stand against violence and hate.

Egyptian Christians oppose film tackling church stance on divorce

Christian lawyers in Egypt have called on the government to ban a local film, which they claim harms Coptic Christianity.

Women of Faith albums slated for March 17 release

Mandisa and Avalon are just some of the well-known songsters on Women of Faith's two new albums.

Egyptian lawyer files suit for rights of Christian converts

An Egyptian lawyer has filed a lawsuit against the country’s Minister of the Interior in a bid to gain legal acceptance for converts to Islam who decide to convert back to their original faith of Christianity.

Pope in first Africa visit

Pope Benedict XVI is to make his first visit to Africa as head of the Roman Catholic Church this week.

Christian TV host attacked in 'faith hate' crime

A Christian minister and TV show host has been attacked by Muslims in what police are calling a “faith hate” crime.

New immigration rules leave Christians confused

New immigration rules mean that foreign Christian musicians and missionaries to the UK could be deported if they are not sponsored by a licensed organisation and obtain the necessary visas.

Winans accused of assaulting ex-wife

Gospel music star BeBe Winans has been accused of assaulting his ex-wife in a dispute over the custody of their children.

Campaigners warn of new Third World debt crisis

Jubilee Debt Campaign has warned G20 leaders that a debt crisis approaching that seen in the 1980s could engulf many developing countries as a result of the global financial crisis.

Vicars to encourage church weddings

For the first time ever in Shropshire, the Church of England locally is to take part in a Wedding Fair.

Christians condemn proposals to transplant aborted baby organs

Christians have reacted with horror to a suggestion by an Oxford professor that the organs of aborted foetuses should be used in organ transplants for the seriously ill.

Michael W Smith: Singing a new hallelujah

Michael W Smith tells us how he keeps his praise so fresh after more than 25 years of helping the world praise its Creator.

Hindu radicals oppose statue of 'Christian' Charlie Chaplin

Radical Hindu’s have opposed the erection of a statue of comedy actor Charlie Chaplin in the Udupi district of India on the grounds that he was a Christian.

Congregation sad but optimistic after fire guts church

A Baptist congregation in Devon mourning the destruction of their chapel in a fire say they are optimistic that God will use the calamity to allow a more fitting church to emerge.

CPAS on a mission to grow teenagers into leaders

A new course to help develop the next generation of Christian leaders has been launched by CPAS.

Dalit ‘dogs’ graduate from slums

Operation Mobilisation India is educating the country's lowest caste out of poverty and deprivation.