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China: Senior official calls for greater religious harmony

China's top political adviser called for more religious freedom and harmony this week when a senior US diplomat visited the country and hailed improved ties between the two former foes under President George W Bush.

Christian Aid partners fight cholera with hygiene awareness

Christian Aid has sent £50,000 to its partner, the Zimbabwe Trust Project, to help protect Harare's communities against cholera.

Faith leaders demand more action from PM to end Gaza suffering

Leaders of all major faiths in the UK have joined Christian Aid today in calling for an immediate ceasefire and unfettered humanitarian access to Gaza.

One in four Christians crippled by Christmas debt

Over a quarter of Christians surveyed over the holiday period have told Premier Radio their Christmases were crippled by debt.

Former guitarist returns to Newsboys

After a five-year hiatus, a former member of Christian band newsboys has returned, replacing outgoing guitarist Paul Coleman who has moved on with his solo career.

Christian care home loses funding over homosexuality stance

Brighton & Hove City Council has pulled thousands of pounds worth of funding from a Christian care home because of its religious beliefs on homosexuality.

Christian counsellor was ‘wrongfully dismissed’

An employment tribunal has upheld the claim of a Christian relationship counsellor that he was wrongfully dismissed after expressing concerns over counselling same-sex couples.

Ezekiel inspires prayers for Christian unity

Inspired by the witness of churches from a divided country, Christians throughout the world will be praying "that they may become one in God's hand" during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2009.

Churches called to help young black boys achieve success

A Christian educationalist is calling on churches to do more to increase the educational achievement of young people from disadvantaged communities.

New Evangelical Alliance leader brings fresh hope

The new General Director of the Evangelical Alliance has spoken of the “wonderful opportunities” for spreading the Gospel in the UK.

Holy Land Christians seek urgent prayer

With the International Red Cross warning of a “full-blown” humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Bible Societies in the Holy Land have appealed to Christians to pray and support those caught up in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Gaza's children traumatised by conflict

Gazans are suffering from food shortages, lack of medical care, power outages and a long list of other problems, but one church leader living amid the turmoil says the children are the greatest sufferers of the Gaza-Israel conflict.

Third 'Narnia' film to set sail without Disney

Walt Disney Pictures recently announced that it will not be co-producing and co-financing the third instalment of the “Chronicles of Narnia” movie series.

Manga Messiah

Christians may be scarce in Japan but OM workers there are hoping that a new Christian manga will help change that.

Scripture Union Bible reading guide proves a hit

Scripture Union is celebrating the success of its online Bible reading guide after amassing more than 10,000 registered users in its first year alone.

Church issues prayers to support redundant workers

Amid the round of redundancies and store closures, the Church of England has published prayers to comfort people affected by redundancy.