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Micah Challenge Calls on World Governments to Keep Poverty Promises
Christian leaders - as part of the 'Micah Challenge' coalition - are calling on Western governments to keep their promises on tackling global poverty.
Church of England Denies Choirboy Abuse Cover-up
The Church of England is today fighting off allegations that it covered up years of child abuse by an ex-choirmaster.
Tearfund Leads Fight Against Global Sanitation Crisis
Christian relief and development agency Tearfund has renewed its call on the UK Government to take the lead in tackling the global sanitation crisis in the wake of the report from the select committee on international development critiquing the Government's record on water and sanitation.
Episcopal Head: Anglican Churches Will Follow 'Journey' to Pro-Gay Stance
After affirming that the 2008 Lambeth Conference will not be cancelled over sexuality debates, the Anglican Communion is moving forward with plans for the worldwide assembly.
Turkey Christian Missionaries Horrifically Tortured Before Killings
The three Christians who were martyred in Turkey last week were horribly tortured for three hours prior to being killed, Christian Today has learned, as details continue to emerge.
Tearfund Leads Fight Against Global Sanitation Crisis
Christian relief and development agency Tearfund has renewed its call on the UK Government to take the lead in tackling the global sanitation crisis in the wake of the report from the select committee on international development critiquing the Government's record on water and sanitation.
Blair "Should have Prayed" Over Iraq War, says Williams
British Prime Minister Tony Blair should have prayed over the Iraq war, says the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams.
First Salvationist Inducted as Free Churches Moderator
The first Salvationist to hold the office of Free Churches Moderator has been inducted in a ceremony at the William Booth College last night.
Chris Tomlin and Aaron Shust Shine at GMA Music Awards
Chris Tomlin and Aaron Shust garnered multiple Dove awards last night at the 38th Annual GMA Music Awards, Christian music's biggest night of the year.
Ireland Prepares to Welcome World Council of Churches Leader
Ireland is getting ready to welcome the head of the World Council of Churches next week.
Spring Harvest Expresses Regret at End of Word Alive Partnership
Spring Harvest, Keswick Ministries and the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship are looking towards new futures on different paths after taking the difficult decision to draw to an end their 14-year Word Alive partnership.
Bishops Challenge BBC Radio on Lack of Religious Content
A Church of England and a Roman Catholic Bishop have called on the BBC to include religion on Radio 1, describing the omission as the 'most striking exclusion of religion from the BBC 's output'.
Eritrea Makes Illegal Appointment of New Patriarch
In an indication of increasing government control of the Eritrean Orthodox Church, a renegade bishop has been declared its new Patriarch 16 months after the ordained pontiff was illegally removed from office.
Spring Harvest Expresses Regret at End of Word Alive Partnership
Spring Harvest, Keswick Ministries and the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship are looking towards new futures on different paths after taking the difficult decision to draw to an end their 14-year Word Alive partnership.
UCCF & Keswick End Spring Harvest 'Word Alive' Partnership
The Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship and Keswick Ministries are looking to the future after the announcement that their partnership in producing Spring Harvest's 'Word Alive' Bible Study week has come to an end.
CARE Urges Scottish Christians to Vote
This Sunday churches throughout Scotland are being encouraged to make time in their services to show a short DVD on Christian citizenship.