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Christian man freed after eight years in Libyan prison

A Christian man from Ghana has been released from a Libyan prison eight years after being imprisoned for distributing Christian literature.

Catholic bishop calls Angels & Demons 'outlandish' and 'bizarre'

The Catholic Bishop of Nottingham, the Rt Rev Malcolm McMahon, has criticised the upcoming film Angels & Demons, which is the prequel to the controversial Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown.

Israel considers giving holy sites to Vatican

Israeli President Shimon Peres has suggested that Israel give up sovereignty of Christian holy sites to the Vatican, according to a report on the Israeli Army Radio on Monday.

Hanks: Angels & Demons 'loose with the truth'

Tom Hanks, who plays the character Robert Langdon in the controversial new film Angels & Demons, has described the plot as “playing fast and loose with the truth”.

Rick Warren one of World's Most Influential People

Time magazine has included evangelical megachurch pastor Rick Warren on its latest list of the World's Most Influential People.

UK Christians urged to stand by persecuted brothers and sisters

Christians in the UK must stand by their persecuted brothers and sisters “in spirit”, says Baroness Caroline Cox.

Theologians prepare for Edinburgh 2010

Bible scholars, mission theologians and mission leaders from around the world gathered in Bossey, Switzerland, over the weekend to draft a paper on mission ahead of Edinburgh 2010.

Western world hit by 'recession’ in Christianity, says Kirk council

The Church of Scotland’s World Mission Council is suggesting that the Western world needs to be converted amid a “recession” in Christianity.

Anglicans to decide on sending covenant out for approval

The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams and other Anglican leaders are to decide on whether a draft covenant aimed at uniting the worldwide Anglican Communion is ready to be sent to member churches for approval.

Evangelicals step up commitment to peace-building and reconciliation

The World Evangelical Alliance is looking to expand its role in global peace-building efforts with the appointment of Steve Tollestrup to its Peacebuilding and Reconciliation Initiative.

Hundreds remember gospel singing pastor Wright

Hundreds of mourners paid their respects on Saturday to the man many came to know as the “Godfather of Gospel".

UK's Baptists told to expect revival

The new President of the Baptist Union of Great Britain has challenged Baptists to prepare for the revival of the Church in the UK.

Taliban growth in Pakistan concerns religious freedom commission

A US government body has expressed concern over the growth of the Taliban in Pakistan at the launch last week of its annual list of the world's worst violators of religious freedom, which this year sees the addition of Iraq and Nigeria.

Michael W Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman wrap up joint tour

Michael W Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman shone as they wrapped up their first ever tour together on last week.

Christian Aid seeks end to tax dodging

Christian Aid is campaigning for reforms to the accountancy sector to stamp out tax dodging by businesses trading internationally.

Methodist leaders receive swine flu guidance

The Methodist Church has circulated guidance among church leaders on swine flu as numbers of infected in the UK rose to 13 on Friday.