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Ecumenical delegation to strengthen Georgia-Russia church ties

A delegation from the World Council of Churches began its five-day visit to member churches in Georgia and Russia on Wednesday with the goal to facilitate harmony between the two Christian communities despite their countries' current political conflict.

Bangladesh: From bamboo huts to Class C drugs

A youth drugs crisis now overshadows a corner of north-east India where less than a century ago people were still living in huts and worshipping idols.

Memorial service to remember black church pioneer

Street Pastors founder Les Isaacs and Bishop Melvin Powell, founder of Tooting New Testament Assembly church, are some of the church leaders expected to join a special service celebrating the life and achievements of Rev Dr Io Smith, a key pioneer of Britain's black church movement.

Church plays down speculation of gay cleric as next Bishop of Bangor

The Church in Wales has played down media reports speculating that controversial gay cleric Dr Jeffrey John could become the next Bishop of Bangor.

Pilgrims celebrate diamond jubilee of Britain's oldest annual pilgrimage

Pilgrims of all ages will gather in Sheffield next week to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Student Cross Holy Week pilgrimage to Walsingham.

Christians send aid, funds to India flood zone

Christian Aid has responded rapidly to the crisis in India, providing emergency food, medicine and other vital support to those made homeless and forced to flee in the floods in Bihar which are the worst for 50 years

Archbishop calls for end to Orissa violence

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has added his voice to calls for an immediate end to the violence being waged against Christians in India's Orissa state.

US: Christian relief teams on the ground after Gustav exit

Christian relief teams are on the ground and ready to begin distributing food, water and other essential items to Hurricane Gustav victims after the worst of the storm subsided on Tuesday.

CAFOD gives £50,000 to India's flood survivors

CAFOD has given £50,000 to help survivors of floods that have swamped hundreds of villages in Bihar, leaving 2.5 million homeless and 500 dead.

Cathedral dean elected as new Bishop of St Davids

The man in charge of one of the country's best loved landmarks and the cradle of Christianity in Wales was today elected as the new Bishop of St Davids.

Christian woman takes art centre to court over 'lewd' Jesus statue

A Christian woman has today taken an art centre to court over an exhibition which included a statue showing Jesus with an erect penis.

YMCAs remember slain Guatemalan volunteers

YMCAs around the world are remembering three young volunteers who were shot dead whilst working for the Guatemalan branch in August.

Christians mark Mother Teresa's 98th birthday with call to peace

Christians in India commemorated the 98th birthday of Nobel Peace Prize winner Mother Teresa last week with prayers and petitions for peace and harmony between Christians and Hindus in Orissa state.

Chinese house church leader released from 'forced vacation'

The head of a Chinese house church organisation and his wife have been released by authorities after more than three weeks of detention.

OM ministry ship retires after 350 ports of call

OM UK has announced the retirement of its ministry ship, Logos II, in July after more than two decades of bringing the Gospel to the world.

Belfast services look at inner healing

Brother David Jardine, the head of Divine Healing Ministries, will lead a series of Monday night services on healing in St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast.