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Algeria\'s Protestants want their churches back
Algeria's Protestants want their churches back

Christian minority wants return of churches used for decades by other entities; Mostaganem Temple was converted into a clinic in 1976. It is now occupied by a charity.

Aid should be enshrined in law
Aid should be enshrined in law

Christian Aid has welcomed the protection of overseas aid in the Chancellor's spending review.

Bishop\'s smile immortalised in portrait by wife
Bishop's smile immortalised in portrait by wife

The Bishop of Hereford's artist wife has years of painting behind her but admits it was a fresh challenge to capture her husband's much loved smile for his retiring portrait.

Smokers emotionally worse off
Smokers emotionally worse off

New research by Gallup has found that smokers are in worse emotional health than non-smokers.

Christian Aid launches India floods appeal
Christian Aid launches India floods appeal

Christian Aid has launched an emergency appeal in response to deadly flooding and landslides that have devastated parts of northern India.

KP Yohannan study guide addresses \'spiritual bankruptcy\' in church pews
KP Yohannan study guide addresses 'spiritual bankruptcy' in church pews

In a society saturated with independence, self-actualisation and indulgent lifestyles, author KP Yohannan gives new emphasis to surrender and obedience as the true path to spiritual peace and healing in the second release of "Touching Godliness".

UK Government must help stop religious persecution

Parliamentarians have called on the UK Government to take more action in response to the growing problem of religious persecution around the world.

Two wounded in attack on Baghdad church

Gunmen injured two security guards when they opened fire on St Mary Assyrian Church in Baghdad on Tuesday morning

Archbishop of Canterbury\'s visit to Egypt and the Holy Land (PHOTOS)
Archbishop of Canterbury's visit to Egypt and the Holy Land (PHOTOS)

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, is on a five-day visit to Egypt and the Holy Land

National Prayer Breakfast (PHOTOS)
National Prayer Breakfast (PHOTOS)

The National Prayer Breakfast took place at the Houses of Parliament this week

Atheism is a \'delusion\'
Atheism is a 'delusion'

Oxford University Professor John Lennox told over 600 people why he is not convinced by atheism.

Lindisfarne Gospels inspire graffiti art project
Lindisfarne Gospels inspire graffiti art project

A graffiti art project is to be launched in Gateshead on Monday in celebration of the return of the Lindisfarne Gospels to the region.

New EU guidelines on religious freedom welcomed
New EU guidelines on religious freedom welcomed

The European Evangelical Alliance has welcomed the European Union's adoption of guidelines on the promotion and protection of freedom of religion. 

Archbishop commends peace efforts of Christians and Muslims in Egypt
Archbishop commends peace efforts of Christians and Muslims in Egypt

The Archbishop of Canterbury has assured Christians and Muslims working for peace and reconciliation in Egypt that they "are not forgotten".

Mothers and children at risk in Democratic Republic of Congo
Mothers and children at risk in Democratic Republic of Congo

Tearfund says mothers and children in the Democratic Republic of Congo are in need of vital help.

Is conflict in Nigeria really about persecution of Christians by radical Muslims?
Is conflict in Nigeria really about persecution of Christians by radical Muslims?

New report coincides with President's claim: 'More Muslims than Christians killed'