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Four in 10 Americans attended church in week before Christmas
Even in the midst of the Christmas season, churches in the US are failing to draw a substantial crowd.
Phil Robertson petition: Twitter lifts block on links to IStandWithPhil.com
After a massive negative backlash, social networking site Twitter has lifted a block on links to the website IStandWithPhil.com, a page dedicated to support for suspended Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson.
WEA calls for peace in South Sudan this Christmas
The World Evangelical Alliance has issued a statement to leaders in South Sudan, urging them to seek peace and reconciliation in the midst of extreme violence and political unrest.
Over one fifth of the global population living in extreme poverty
A new study indicates that more than one in five people across the globe, more than half of whom are in sub-Saharan Africa, live on $1.25 a day or less.
Freedom of association â the Phil Robertson and Jack Phillips cases
As much as we might not like it, A&E are perfectly entitled to dismiss Phil Robertson from the Duck Dynasty show
Appeals for more aid to support Typhoon Haiyan victims
The Church of Ireland's appeal for the Typhoon Haiyan response has raised over £140,000 so far, but the needs are huge
The EU's roadmap against homophobia
Four reasons why the new report needs to be through with a more critical eye.
Joni Eareckson Tada 'dismayed' at Belgian child euthanasia law
Joni Eareckson Tada, renowned evangelical artist and advocate for the disabled, has strongly condemned the Belgian government's plans to pass a law making euthanasia available to children.
Countries to pray for this Christmas
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has issued a prayer list to help people stand in prayerful support of Christians under pressure for their faith
Church leaders in South Sudan condemn violence
Church leaders in South Sudan have released a letter expressing their deep sadness and concern surrounding the recent escalating violence in the country.
More non-Christian representation at UN needed, say researchers
A team of researchers at the University of Kent say representation at the United Nations is not religiously diverse enough.
European court to rule on status of human embryos
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights will decide whether embryos are property or have rights
Christian-Muslim violence escalating in Central African Republic
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has today published a report highlighting how Christian militias in the Central African Republic have been massacring Muslims in the north of the country.
Hundreds of Christians killed in Nigeria in last six months - reports
Reports of Christians attacked in central and northern Nigeria receive more attention, but in more southerly Benue state Islamic extremists killed at least 205 Christians in the last six months alone, sources said.
Man sets himself ablaze in Vatican City
A 51-year-old Italian man is reported to have walked into St Peter's Square and set himself on fire with a cigarette lighter.
Judgement Day preacher Harold Camping dies at 92
Harold Camping, who predicted the world would end on May 21 2011, in addition to other dates, has died, according to his ministry, the Family Radio network.