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Samaritan's Purse chief in humanitarian visit to Sudan
The head of international Christian relief organisation Samaritanâs Purse, Franklin Graham, will travel to Sudan on Saturday to urge the country's leaders to build peace.
Randy Travis' 'Three Wooden Crosses' promises inspirational hits
Legendary country artist Randy Travis is slated to release Three Wooden Crosses: The Inspirational Hits of Randy Travis on March 17.
Plight of child soldiers inspires sixth formers
The desperate plight of child soldiers - sometimes forced to shoot, maim and kill their own families just to stay alive - made a deep emotional impact on sixth formers from Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.
Muslim and Christian activists in joint climate gig
Muslim rappers will join Christian and Jewish musicians on Tuesday at a London gig to highlight the need for action on climate change.
Bishop encourages Welsh politicians to mark St David's Day
The Bishop of St Davids, the Rt Rev Wyn Evans, is sending a message to Welsh politicians urging them to mark St David's Day this Sunday.
Church Commissioners reassure Church on levels of support
After a year of declining asset values, the Church Commissioners have reassured Church of England dioceses that they still intend to continue their present level of support at planned levels through to the end of 2010.
Witnesses of Christian attacks in Orissa fail to show up at hearing
For a second time, no witnesses showed up on Wednesday to testify before a state government appointed commission about the 2007 attacks against Christians in the Indian state of Orissa.
Premier and GAFCON produce joint Lent podcast
A new Lent podcast produced by the Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans and Premier Christian Radio is to be broadcast on air and online from Sunday.
Release plans day of prayer and petition for Eritrea
Release International is rallying the church to get behind its day of prayer for persecuted Christians in Eritrea on 24 May, the African countryâs National Day.
Audiopot to re-launch online audio library
Audiopot, the UK's only library of creative Christian audio, will re-launch its website on 16 March.
Business woman with heart for community wins leadership award
A business woman who created a successful internet-based company with the local community at its heart has won a Church-sponsored leadership award.
US State Department slams China on human rights
In stark contrast to US Secretary of State Hillary Clintonâs softer remarks on Chinaâs human rights, the US State Department report reveals sharp criticism of the eastern superpower over rights violations ranging from religious repression to extrajudicial killings.
World's largest association of Christian schools elects new head
The world's largest association of evangelical Christian schools named a new president this week.
Cardinal condemns âunacceptableâ limits on religious freedom
Anti-discrimination legislation is being used to limit freedom of religion âin unacceptable waysâ, says the head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales.
Scottish celebs lend support to SCIAF's Lent appeal
SCIAF has launched its Wee Box, Big Change Lent campaign with the help of Scottish personalities, including Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, The Proclaimers and Rangers Assistant Manager Ally McCoist.
BBC series explores Miners' Strike and church
The relationship between miners, their familes and the church will be examined in a special series on BBC Local Radio to mark the 25th anniversary of the Miners' Strike.