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Church raided in Kazakhstan
Officials who raided a Protestant church in Kazakhstan have defended their actions.
Stephen Lawrence anniversary: Archbishop says racism still a threat
The Archbishop of York says the challenge remains to rid communities of racism, hatred and ignorance 20 years on from the murder of Stephen Lawrence.

St George's Day should be for all, say faith leaders
It's time to reclaim St George's Day from strident nationalists, say faith leaders.

Prayers and messages of support after Texas plant explosion
Pope Francis, The Salvation Army USA and the Anglican Church in North America have all offered their prayers after a deadly explosion at a fertiliser plant in West, Texas

Relief after Boston bombing suspect captured
Christians are continuing to pray after the capture of 19-year-old Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Young people to take part in Pilgrimage of Hope
Young Christians from the UK and beyond will be taking part in the annual Pilgrimage of Hope this summer

Cathedral vigil for child victims of violence
Brecon Cathedral is holding a vigil next week as part of a campaign to end legalised violence against children.

Portsmouth bishop strengthens links with Ghana
The Bishop of Portsmouth flew out to Ghana on Friday to build closer relationships with the Anglican churches there.

Archbishop opens infant school's wildlife garden
The Archbishop of York joined staff, parent volunteers and pupils of Bishopthorpe Infant School on Friday to open their new wildlife garden.

Christian persecution 'downplayed' by UK Government report
The UK head of an international Catholic charity has attacked a government report on human rights violations, saying it "glosses over" the growing problem of persecution against Christians.

George Beverly Shea: A man of surprising humor
Assisting Billy Graham with his memoir, Just As I Am, was the privilege of a lifetime, and getting to interview George Beverly Shea proved to be one of the highlights of that project.

Obama attends Boston interfaith prayer service
An interfaith prayer service joined by President Barack Obama was held on Thursday following the attack on the Boston Marathon.

Art collaboration crosses faiths and cultures
The Three Faiths Forum (3FF) launched its Urban Dialogues Collaboration this week.

Bishops cycle 172 miles for impoverished communities
The grim weather failed to dampen the spirits of two enthusiastic bishops who cycled 172 miles in support of Christian Aid.

Photos: New Archdeacons installed in Diocese of Southwark
The new Archdeacons will serve in the Croydon and Woolwich Episcopal Areas.

Alarm over exodus of Christians from Syria
The Religious Liberty Partnership has expressed concerns about the plight of minorities in Syria and is calling for prayers.