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Catholics, pro-lifers call on Canadian bishops to halt abortion funding

Catholic international pro-life groups have called on the Canadian Conference of Bishops to cease funding for groups promoting abortion in Latin America.

Nigerian banker sets up radio station to promote 'godliness'

A banking executive in Nigeria has set up a new radio station to renew the moral fibre of the country and promote “godliness”, despite a ban on explicit religious broadcasting.

Lord Carey calls on Brown to apologise for recession

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey has called on Prime Minister Gordon Brown to apologise for his role in the current economic crisis to boost his standing among the general public.

Bishop appeals to German youth to reject violence

The Bishop of Hamburg, Maria Jepsen, has appealed to Germany’s youth to stand against violence and hate.

Egyptian Christians oppose film tackling church stance on divorce

Christian lawyers in Egypt have called on the government to ban a local film, which they claim harms Coptic Christianity.

Women of Faith albums slated for March 17 release

Mandisa and Avalon are just some of the well-known songsters on Women of Faith's two new albums.

Egyptian lawyer files suit for rights of Christian converts

An Egyptian lawyer has filed a lawsuit against the country’s Minister of the Interior in a bid to gain legal acceptance for converts to Islam who decide to convert back to their original faith of Christianity.

Pope in first Africa visit

Pope Benedict XVI is to make his first visit to Africa as head of the Roman Catholic Church this week.

Christian TV host attacked in 'faith hate' crime

A Christian minister and TV show host has been attacked by Muslims in what police are calling a “faith hate” crime.

New immigration rules leave Christians confused

New immigration rules mean that foreign Christian musicians and missionaries to the UK could be deported if they are not sponsored by a licensed organisation and obtain the necessary visas.

Winans accused of assaulting ex-wife

Gospel music star BeBe Winans has been accused of assaulting his ex-wife in a dispute over the custody of their children.

Campaigners warn of new Third World debt crisis

Jubilee Debt Campaign has warned G20 leaders that a debt crisis approaching that seen in the 1980s could engulf many developing countries as a result of the global financial crisis.

Vicars to encourage church weddings

For the first time ever in Shropshire, the Church of England locally is to take part in a Wedding Fair.

Christians condemn proposals to transplant aborted baby organs

Christians have reacted with horror to a suggestion by an Oxford professor that the organs of aborted foetuses should be used in organ transplants for the seriously ill.

Michael W Smith: Singing a new hallelujah

Michael W Smith tells us how he keeps his praise so fresh after more than 25 years of helping the world praise its Creator.

Hindu radicals oppose statue of 'Christian' Charlie Chaplin

Radical Hindu’s have opposed the erection of a statue of comedy actor Charlie Chaplin in the Udupi district of India on the grounds that he was a Christian.