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Police investigate arson attack on Palin church

Authorities in Alaska are investigating an arson attack on the home church of state governor Sarah Palin.

Christian Aid: EU has ‘failed the world’ on climate change

Christian Aid has accused European leaders of “betraying the world” by failing to adopt an EU plan to tackle climate.

NGOs demand justice for Peru massacre victims

The Peru Europe Platform (PEP) issued a declaration on Friday in commemoration of the 24th anniversary of the Putis massacre, calling for the full implementation of recommendations made by Peru’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on behalf of tens of thousands of victims of violence from the 1980s until 2000.

Turkey: New school text book encourages religious discrimination

Turkey’s Ministry of Education has introduced a school text book which Christian Solidarity Worldwide says encourages discrimination of the country’s small Christian community, despite growing international concern over increasing violence against non-Muslims in Turkey.

Cherie Blair defends pro-life credentials

Cherie Blair insisted on Friday that she supports the Catholic Church’s position on the right to life.

Christian Aid resource helps churches support Zimbabwe

Christian Aid has compiled a new resource and information base for clergy wanting to include Zimambwe in their semons and their prayers.

Prime Minister recognises Hope08 movement

The Prime Minister has invited Hope08 representatives to a Christmas reception at 10 Downing Street in recognition of all Hope08 has accomplished throughout the UK this year.

Retreat Association hopes more people will go on retreat in 2009

The Retreat Association has launched its 2009 journal this month with an invitation to people in the church and beyond to discover the spiritual benefits of going on retreat.

Cizik resigns from US evangelical body over same-sex differences

Prominent US evangelical Richard Cizik has stepped down as Vice President of Governmental Affairs for the National Association of Evangelicals after admitting in a recent interview that he had shifted his views on same-sex unions.

Pope hits out at pursuit of wealth and profit behind poverty

Pope Benedict XVI has lashed out at the “unbridled pursuit of wealth and short term profit” he says is behind global poverty and the present food crisis.

Breakaway Anglicans prepare ground for new province

Though it may take years to gain official recognition from the entire Anglican Communion, conservatives disaffected from The Episcopal Church have voted to begin transitioning as they create their own branch in North America.

Mother's alarm over Christian words omitted from Oxford Junior Dictionary

A mother-of-four from Northern Ireland expressed her horror this week over the number of words associated with Christianity that have been removed from the latest edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary.

Portsmouth churches pull out all the stops for Christmas

Churches will be packed again this Christmas as parishes host a variety of festive activities.

Mumbai terrorism overshadows anti-Christian violence

For weeks the world’s attention has been focused on Mumbai, India, where coordinated terrorist attacks left nearly 200 people dead, including many foreign visitors. But some are hoping that the world will not forget to look at another terrorist attack occurring in India that has been less reported.

YMCA leader challenges Christians to live up to their values

The Secretary General of the World Alliance of YMCAs is calling on Christians to re-engage with the social challenges Jesus Christ calls them to confront.

Switchfoot's Jon Foreman and Nickel Creek team up for new album

Jon Foreman of Switchfoot and Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek have joined forces on an exciting new collaboration called Fiction Family.