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Kirk Franklin leads the field at Grammys
Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, TobyMac and CeCe Winans take home Grammys in the Gospel music categories.
Churches must continue ecumenical journey - Cardinal
The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales has told the Church of England that the two Churches must continue to seek deeper unity and confront the challenges of secular society together.
Woman struck off list of foster carers after Muslim girl converts
A Christian woman has been struck off a list of foster carers by her local council because she did not stop a teenage Muslim girl from being baptised.
Streetbrand launches social networking site for Christian youth
You become like the people you hang out with: That was the motivating philosophy behind the creation of a new Christian youth social networking site, Streetbrand Magazine Community.
Iraq elections are 'step forward' for Christians, says Archbishop
A leading Iraqi bishop has described the countryâs provincial elections as âa step forwardâ for beleaguered Christians, despite a number of recent setbacks.
Nazir-Ali tells hospitals to remember Christian roots
The Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali, has said that Christians must take back their place in the public square and that places such as hospitals need to rediscover their Christian roots.
Australian church leaders express horror over fire devastation
Anglican leaders in Australia have expressed their horror at the devastation caused by wildfires sweeping through parts of Victoria.
Methodists voice 'deep concern' over BBC Religion changes
The Methodist Church has written to the BBC Director General, Mark Thompson, to express its âdeep concernâ over changes made to the BBCâs Religion and Ethics department.
Smith, Parton inducted into Gospel Music Hall of Fame
Michael W Smith, Dolly Parton, Dr Bobby Jones and The Dixie Hummingbirds enter Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
US Church heads question Israel over denied entries into Gaza
The head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and The Episcopal Church (TEC) have asked Israel to explain why it denied two of their bishops entry into Gaza while allowing others in a church delegation to cross the border.
Christian student beaten by mob in Bangladesh
A 20-year-old student in Bangladesh was beaten by a mob of 50 Muslims after distributing Christian literature near a large Muslim event.
Report: House church persecution increases 418 per cent in Beijing
Persecution of house church Christians in Beijing increased 418 per cent in 2008 â the year of the Summer Olympic Games, according to a report released this week by a US-based religious freedom group.
Young Muslims raise funds for Church Gaza appeal
A group of young Muslims are backing a Church in Wales appeal for humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Get ready for the M25 Nutcracker!
London may be a tough nut to crack, but that doesn't mean it's impossible, say Christians living along the M25.
Anglican leaders tell churches to heed moratorium
Churches in the Anglican Communion have been told to heed a moratorium on the consecration of gay bishops and blessings for same-sex unions.
Methodists offer grace and hope 'in your pocket'
In the midst of an economic recession and the heaviest snows for 20 years, the Methodist Church has been offering grace and hope with its âIn Your Pocketâ booklet series.