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Korean Christian leaders declare 2009 a year of unity

South Korea’s Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant leaders have together declared 2009 as the Year of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Recycle your Christmas cards

Want to get rid of your Christmas cards but feel bad about all the waste? Now you don’t need to.

New year, fresh challenges for persecuted church

A Christian group serving the worldwide persecuted church is thanking God for answers to prayer while bracing itself for another challenging year in 2009.

Jailed missionaries seek presidential pardon in Gambia

A missionary couple that was sentenced to one year of hard labour for undermining the authority of Gambia’s government offered a public apology on Sunday and asked for a presidential pardon.

Christian group condemns Burma human rights violations

Christian Solidarity Worldwide says the recent rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl demonstrates the “culture of impunity” reigning throughout Burma’s military regime.

Archbishop’s adviser becomes next Bishop of St Asaph

A senior adviser to the Archbishop of Canterbury was elected on Monday as the next Bishop of St Asaph.

Atheist bus ads say 'probably no God'

As atheist adverts hit buses across the country on Tuesday, one faith-based think tank says they will only get people thinking more about God.

Church in Wales to elect new Bishop of St Asaph

The door of St Asaph Cathedral was locked today as a new bishop of the Church in Wales is elected.

Ghana's next president prays for God's blessings

Opposition leader John Atta Mills said he will pray for humility and for God’s wisdom to govern Ghana after being declared the West African country’s next president.

High-energy pop rock from Vota

Vota's new self-titled album offers high-energy pop rock songs with catchy melodies.

Shakespeare’s church hopes to avert closure

The church in Stratford-upon-Avon where William Shakespeare was baptised and buried is hoping to stave off closure by gathering at least £2.5 million to carry out extensive repairs.

Orissa's Christians still in hiding

As cold weather grips Orissa state, Christian leaders in India have expressed their shock at the revelation that there are still Christians hiding in forests to escape violence.

Church to pray for people with autism

Christians and other faith communities are being invited to pray for millions of people around the world with autism.

Gaza conflict taking its toll on civilians

As Israel’s assault on Hamas in the Gaza Strip continues, Christian groups are increasingly speaking out against the attacks on civilians and especially children, who make up more than half of the Gaza population.

World Vision warns of increasing trauma among Gaza's children

A World Vision study has revealed disturbingly high levels of trauma in Gaza's children, even before the latest outbreak of violence between Israel and Hamas.

Heartache and hope in Gaza

“The people are weeping – men, women and children are weeping. They are desperate to find ways to feed themselves, how to ensure their protection.”