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Iraq minister says Christians should stay and rebuild country

The German interior minister has been criticised by an Iraqi official for encouraging EU countries to offer refugee status to Iraqi Christians.

Christian milkman murdered by Muslim employers

A Christian milkman has been murdered in Pakistan after demanding his pay cheque from his Muslim employers.

House church leaders detained in China

Police in China’s Henan province raided a Christian meeting and arrested some 60 house church leaders, according to a US-based group that serves China’s persecuted Christians.

Concerns new library rules may leave Bible 'beyond reach'

Librarians have been told to place all religious texts on the top shelves of bookcases, following complaints from Muslims about the positioning of the Koran on shelves. The move has concerned some Christians who think it may put the Bible out of reach of readers.

Teen Missions helps Zambia orphans

Teen Mission International is in Zambia where it is helping orphans through a self-sustaining “boot camp” programme that trains and equips teenagers in the Word and service to their communities.

Bristol Palin: It's better to wait

After becoming a young mother in December, the 18-year-old daughter of Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin wants to be an advocate to prevent teen pregnancy.

Bible teaching 'essential' to understanding great literature

The poet laureate Andrew Motion has said that children should be taught the Bible throughout their education on the grounds that it is an “essential piece of cultural luggage” needed to properly understand literature.

Archbishop appoints new Secretary for Anglican Communion Affairs

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has appointed the Rev Canon Joanna Udal to serve as the Secretary for Anglican Communion Affairs.

God and the workplace must reconnect, says Sentamu

The Archbishop of York said today that there should be no separation between the life of faith and the workplace.

Canal songs help convey Gospel

A traditional canal song about a tunnel is helping people in Dudley to focus on God.

Call to prayer for war-torn Sri Lanka

As fighting in Sri Lanka reached a climax this month, the Methodist Church in Britain has urged people to pray for hundreds of thousands of displaced civilians.

New guidelines to prevent religious discrimination at work

Employers have been told that they should review their current policies and rules to ensure that they do not "directly or indirectly discriminate against staff holding particular beliefs".

Aid agencies tell G20 to ‘put people first’

Tearfund, Christian Aid and World Vision are among the aid agencies telling G20 leaders to beat the recession with just, fair and sustainable policies.

Amnesty International criticises Mexico on abortion opt-out

Amnesty International has demanded that Mexico force doctors to perform abortions. The organisation held protests last week in Mexico City and Madrid denouncing the Mexican Government for not forcing doctors to perform abortions and give emergency contraception to rape victims.

Finding God in The Shack

Theologian Randal Rauser takes readers on a fascinating journey through the pages of the story that has ignited the church's interest in the Trinity.

Spanish priest found murdered in Cuba

A Spanish Roman Catholic priest known for visiting prisoners and taking care of the children of immigrants has been found murdered in Cuba.