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St Nicholas uniting East and West
The Catholic Churchâs gift of a relic of St Nicholas to the Russian Orthodox at the Popeâs behest has been hailed by both churches as a âhistoricâ milestone in ecumenical relations.
Coal-fired power plants branded 'toxic Christmas present'
Christian Aid says coal-fired power stations that do not capture and store their carbon emissions dramatically undermine the UK's claim to be leading the battle against climate change.
Christmas offerings bring comfort and joy to Iraq
Aid to the Church in Need food parcels packed with Christmas goodies have gone out to more than 750 families in Iraq who fled persecution at risk to their lives.
Tutu anger over Zimbabwe inaction
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has attacked his native South Africa for failing to take action against Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe.
Traditionalist Anglican defends Popeâs homosexual comments
The general secretary of a traditionalist Anglican group has defended an attack by the Pope earlier in the week on homosexual and transsexual behaviour.
Service to be broadcast live from Bethlehem
As over a billion people turn their eyes towards the Church of the Nativity this time of year, the holy site in Bethlehem is ready to go online via live streaming video in time for the holidays ...
After Mumbai, Christians praying for peace
Christians in Lucknow, India, will pray and fast on Friday for peace and security in their nation after the Mumbai terrorist attacks and violence against Christians.
Campus Crusade reaps harvest in online outreach
The media arm of Campus Crusade for Christ shared the gospel last month with over 1.9 million people â 390,000 of which expressed their desire to follow Jesus Christ.
Hong Kong Cardinal to step down early next year
The outspoken head of Hong Kongâs Catholic Church, Cardinal Joseph Zen, announced on Wednesday plans to retire early next year.
Archbishop conducts Christmas confirmation for army medic
The Archbishop of York held a special confirmation service on Monday for a medical doctor on Christmas leave from service in Iraq.
Pope condemns homosexual behaviour
Saving mankind from homosexual and transsexual behaviour is just as important as saving the rainforest from destruction, said Pope Benedict on Monday.
Barlow Girl turned into Christmas cartoons
Ignite Your Faith has announced Barlow Girl as the latest Christian music artist to be turned into cartoons for the magazine's Heroes of Rock! animated online series.
Theatre project to spotlight child exploitation
Schoolchildren across the country are to portray some of the worst cases of child exploitation in history in a massive project to raise awareness of childrenâs rights and celebrate childhood.
Methodist call to prayer for Orissa Christians
The Methodist Church is urging Christians to pray for believers threatened with Christmas violence in the Indian state of Orissa.
Financial collapse may be as significant as fall of Berlin Wall
The collapse of major banks and financial institutions may have as great an impact on the world as the fall of the Berlin Wall, says the Bishop of Gibraltar.
Ukraine: Megachurch pastor in business scandal
The pastor of the largest church in Europe has become embroiled in a financial dispute over $100 million invested in a failed business venture he had allegedly encouraged church members to invest in.