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Philippines: Typhoon Haiyan prompts call for prayer
Philippines: Typhoon Haiyan prompts call for prayer

Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms in recorded history with winds reaching up to 200 mph, is continuing to have a devastating effect on the Philippines.

The Bible is for everyone
The Bible is for everyone

The Bible star Nonso Anozie says some of the best performances in the mini-series were by those who were not Christian

Commonwealth countries urged to put pressure on Sri Lanka over religious freedom concerns
Commonwealth countries urged to put pressure on Sri Lanka over religious freedom concerns

Commonwealth heads of government should press Sri Lanka to improve its religious freedom record, Christian Solidarity Worldwide has said.

Archbishop of York visits Egypt
Archbishop of York visits Egypt

The Archbishop of York has completed a five-day visit to Egypt during which he preached at services for the 75th anniversary of All Saints Cathedral in Cairo.

Philippines typhoon: World Vision mounts \'massive\' response
Philippines typhoon: World Vision mounts 'massive' response

World Vision is mounting a large-scale response to help some 1.2 million people affected by one of the strongest storms on record.

World Council of Churches elects first woman and African moderator of Central Committee
World Council of Churches elects first woman and African moderator of Central Committee

Dr Agnes Abuom has become the first woman and African to be appointed moderator of the World Council of Churches' Central Committee.

Iranian Christian released from prison

Mostafa Bordbar was released from prison on November 3, following a successful appeal against his 10-year prison sentence

Young Methodist to sing official Poppy Appeal single
Young Methodist to sing official Poppy Appeal single

A young Methodist girl is among the singers chosen to perform the official 2013 Poppy Appeal single.

Emergency appeal after Typhoon Haiyan hits Philippines
Emergency appeal after Typhoon Haiyan hits Philippines

Christian Aid has launched an emergency appeal as it warns of "colossal" damage in the Philippines

East London church wins architecture competition

The National Churches Trust has unveiled the UK's 10 best modern churches.

Say no to photos with wild animals, tourists told

Charity launches hard hitting campaign to halt tourist photos with wild animals

Bible Journey imagines following in footsteps of Jesus
Bible Journey imagines following in footsteps of Jesus

A new website has been launched to coincide with The Bible miniseries set to air on Channel 5 this winter.

Thousands of Cyclone Phailin victims homeless and destitute
Thousands of Cyclone Phailin victims homeless and destitute

Several ministries in eastern India, assisted by Christian Aid Mission, report staggering needs as they seek to help victims of Cyclone Phailin.

Thousands of young Christians take stand against slavery
Thousands of young Christians take stand against slavery

A petition condemning modern-day slavery was signed by 9,000 young Christians.

Billy Graham\'s last message to the American people: \'Our country\'s in great need of spiritual awakening\'
Billy Graham's last message to the American people: 'Our country's in great need of spiritual awakening'

It's Billy Graham's 95th birthday today and to mark the occasion the famed evangelist is delivering his final message to the American people via a broadcast message.