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Cardinal urges 'self-confidence and courage' in face of secularism
Cardinal Pell of Australia has spoken of growing intolerance and suppression of Christianity among secularist governments, who use the ideology of âtolerance and diversityâ to silence Christians.
Egyptian Christian burned alive
A young Christian man was set on fire by a Muslim man in Egypt after a rumour circulated that he had had a relationship with the Muslim manâs sister.
Christians hear of suffering in Burma
A 20-year-old Burmese woman told 150 delegates attending the Global Day of Prayer for Burma on Saturday that âunless the situation in Burma changes, I will never see my father againâ.
Man charged over Illinois church shooting
A 27-year-old man was charged with murder on Monday in the fatal shooting of an Illinois pastor during Sunday service.
Franklin, Winans and Mary Mary to grace Wembley Arena
This yearâs Grammy award winners Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, and Mary Mary will be headlining the biggest gospel event to hit the stage in the UK.
Zimbabwe: Church service for Tsvangirai's late wife
A church service will be held today for the wife of Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, who died in a car accident last week.
Pakistan builds first chapel for Christian prisoners
Pakistan has built its first ever prison chapel for Christians. The chapel is located in the maximum security prison of Adiala in Rawalpindi and was built with support from Christian organisations and the government.
Archbishop condemns killing of policeman
The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland has condemned the killings in the last few days of two soldiers and a policeman by republican dissidents.
Lib Dems vote in favour of faith schools
The Liberal Democrats have voted at their spring conference to allow state funded faith schools to continue their faith-based selection of pupils should they come to power.
Persecution watchdog calls for release of tortured converts in Libya
Persecution watchdog International Christian Concern (ICC) is calling on believers to pray and petition for the release of four Christian converts in Libya who have reportedly been imprisoned and tortured by the state.
Church challenged to whole-life mission
Evangelical Alliance launches new initiative to help Christians with whole-life mission.
Second Korn member becomes Christian
A second member of the rock band Korn has written a book on how becoming a Christian helped him overcome his drug addiction.
US: The growth of the 'Nones'
The percentage of people who claim no religion has nearly doubled since 1990 while the percentage of Christians is on the decline, according to a new study on American religious life.
Pakistan: Christian nurse under fire over Muslim prayer room
The Christian chief warden of a nursesâ hall of residence in Lahore is at risk of attack from a fanatical Muslim colleague.
Tammy Trent nominated for Inspirational Female Vocalist
Singer/songwriter, author and speaker Tammy Trent has been nominated for Inspirational Female Vocalist of the Year in the 2009 Christian Music Hall of Fame Visionary Awards.
Concerns over new guidelines for living wills
New medical guidelines could mean doctors are struck off if they refuse to adhere to âliving willsâ by patients requesting that their treatment be stopped and their lives ended.