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UK Church leaders offer prayers for missing bishops
The Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales are among the UK Church leaders praying for the safety and release of two kidnapped bishops in Syria.
Nigeria's Christians suffering repeated attacks
Morning Star News is reporting that an attack in Nigeria that killed 18 Christians has capped two years of Islamic aggression. It says that Muslim Fulani herdsmen are suspected in another deadly assault in the area.
Thousands of students hear Gospel across Europe's universities
A Europe-wide initiative to bring students to Christ has been met with an enthusiastic response.

The ingredients of a happy relationship
Being affectionate, making decisions together and being honest are just some of the things that make a successful partnership.

Rowan Williams becomes chair of Christian Aid
The former Archbishop of Canterbury is to take up a new social justice role next month as chair of Christian Aid's Board of Trustees.
Uncertainty surrounds kidnapped Syrian bishops
Christians are praying amid uncertainty over the whereabouts of two senior church figures kidnapped in Syria.
Malawi Anglicans call for good governance from politicians
Anglican Diocese of Southern Malawi tells its political leaders: "Being a politician is a calling from God"
Bishop of Hereford speaks up for nuclear power
The Bishop of Hereford wants to see more investment in the development of energy through nuclear power

Martin Smith tops iTunes Christian & Gospel chart
Martin Smith`s first solo album hits #1 on iTunes!

Countries of concern: Bangladesh, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Syria
Christians are experiencing difficulties in Bangladesh, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Syria
Concern over sexual violence in Colombia
Christian Aid is concerned that sexual attacks are going unreported in Colombia

Monarchs should have separate coronation in independent Scotland, says Church
The Church of Scotland says monarchs should have a separate Scottish coronation in the event of the country becoming independent

Holly Golightly, James Bond and Michael Corleone top movie icons list
Holly Golightly, the Breakfast at Tiffany's character played by Audrey Hepburn, came out top in a poll of UK cinema audiences' favourite movie icons of all time.

'Be vigilant,' Ann Widdecombe tells UK Christians
Ann Widdecombe has called on Christians to put pressure on the UK government to take action against persecution of Christians overseas â and to stop it developing here.

Outdoor church services to raise awareness of persecution
Churches in the UK and Ireland will be holding services outdoor next month as a mark of solidarity with persecuted Christians around the world.
Catholic midwives' abortion victory welcomed
The Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has welcomed a court ruling upholding the right to conscientious objection of two midwives who refused to have any role in abortion procedures.