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India: Christians mourn stampede victims
Christians have expressed their shock at the deaths of around 150 Hindu pilgrims in one of India's worst ever temple stampedes on Sunday.
Christian-Muslim statement among first fruits of 'Common Word' gathering
Following a major four-day conference last week, Christian and Muslim leaders from around the world have announced the first fruits of the "Common Word" exchange through a joint statement affirming their support for religious freedom and further inter-faith dialogue based on their common love for God and neighbour.
Pope hopes Olympics demonstrate peaceful co-existence
The Pope has said that he will be following the upcoming Olympics in China "with great fondness" and said that the games should be an example of human dignity and peaceful co-existence.
Bishops hope for united future as Lambeth comes to end
Bishops set their sights on a more united future on Sunday as the once-in-a-decade Lambeth Conference drew to a close with appeals from the Archbishop of Canterbury for all Anglicans to walk the road forward together.
Bishops to agree forward strategy for Anglican Communion
Bishops at the Lambeth Conference will today agree a document they hope will safeguard the future of the Anglican Communion as the once-in-a-decade Lambeth Conference draws to a close.
Star baseballer's rise from ashes to stardom amplifies salvation message
The life of Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton has taken another dramatic turn following his record-breaking performance in Major League Baseball's All-Star Home Run Derby last month.
India: Chhattisgarh Hindus decry appointment of Christian as chief secretary
Hindu nationalists have spoken against the appointment of a Christian as the new chief secretary Chhattisgarh state in India. While the state is ruled by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the newly appointed chief secretary, Parambath Joy Oommen, is a Christian from Kerala state.
Thousands pay tribute to Greg Laurie's son
Evangelist Greg Laurie never misses an opportunity to preach the Gospel and invite people to accept Jesus Christ, even as he mourns the death of his eldest son.
CofE women bishops vote could trigger property dispute
The Rt Rev John Broadhurst, Bishop of Fulham has warned the Church of England that it would be "legalised theft" if it attempted to retain church buildings used by Anglo-Catholic parishes attempting to join the Roman Catholic Church.
Austrians march to remember abortion victims
Last week pro-lifers in Austria took part in the first annual "1000 Crosses Funeral March" commemorating unborn children killed by abortion.
Burma's Archbishop thanks Lichfield churches for Cyclone Nargis help
The Primate of the Anglican Province of Myanmar, the Most Rev Stephen Than Myot Oo, has thanked the churches of Lichfield Diocese for their prayers and generosity after his country was hit by Cyclone Nargis earlier this year.
CSW calls on Pakistani authorities to return abducted Christian girls to family
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has urged the Pakistani Government to take action to ensure the return of two abducted Christian children to their family.
£200k to restore church housing one of 'seven wonders of Wales'
A church in Wales is to receive £200,000 to restore an ageing tower which is home to bells described as one of the "seven wonders of Wales" by an unknown 18th century poet.
'Mere Christianity' makes sense, scientist tells CS Lewis Foundation
An award-winning American scientist noted for his landmark discoveries of disease genes, and leadership of the Human Genome Project to map the entire human DNA, has described his journey from atheism to Christian belief to an international audience in England.
Evangelical Alliance enlists new technology to communicate Good News
"If we are to present Christ as good news, we need to take advantage of every tool at our disposal," says Joel Edwards, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance UK.
Hillsong Europe conference to strengthen local-level church
Thousands of Christians from across generations, denominations, and cultures will gather at London's Excel Conference Centre for the annual Hillsong Conference in Europe which runs from 8-11 October.