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Christians hope for peace and stability under new Kenyan President
Amongst their first formal meetings as President and Deputy President-elect of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto on Tuesday met senior religious leaders, even ahead of meeting outgoing President Mwai Kibaki.
Libyan authorities release imprisoned Copts
Egypt's Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs, Ali el-Asheery, said on Tuesday the Libyan authorities have released Coptic citizens detained in Libya.
Egyptian Catholics inaugurate new leader
The Egyptian Catholic Church held the inauguration ceremonies for new Patriarch Ibrahim Isaac on Tuesday after the resignation of former Patriarch Antonious due to health issues.
Most think CofE could do better on women
New research suggests most people want the Church of England to change its approach to women.Â
Attacks continue on minorities in Burma
Christians around the world who have been praying for Burma have been warned against euphoria over reform, while Christian and Muslim minorities remain under attack by the military.
Concern about connection between video games and violent behaviour in teens
A new Harris Poll has revealed concern among adults about the link between playing violent video games and violent behaviour among teenagers.
Mining church continues to tell its story
A church with close links to the North-East's mining history has used a generous donation to improve access for visitors.
Alex Ferguson gets behind Lent appeal
Footballing giant Sir Alex Ferguson is supporting the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund's Lent appeal.
Former drug addict inspires Matthew West song
Jordan Jeffers overcame drug addiction with the help of Teen Challenge
Prayers as cardinals gather to elect next pope
The conclave to elect the successor to Benedict XVI gets underway in Rome today.
Pakistan condemns violence against Christians
Pakistan's national assembly joined a chorus of condemnation Monday following Saturday's rioting in Lahore by Muslims that prompted Christians to flee before scores of their houses were burned.
Anger over violence against Pakistani Christians
Government authorities in Pakistan stand accused of failing to protect a vulnerable community who fled their Christian quarter and watched helplessly as their homes were robbed and set ablaze.
New UK Christian and gospel album chart
The Christian & Gospel Charts has been launched in the UK in partnership with Christian child development charity Compassion
CofE must be 'distinctive'
The former Bishop of Rochester has spoken of his desire to see the Church of England be more distinctive in a letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
Church: perfect in all its imperfections
The Bishop of Bath & Wells has reflected on divisions affecting the Church of England in his final presidential address to Diocesan Synod.
Benefit cuts: 'D-Day for millions'
The scale of the Government's cuts to welfare is "hard to comprehend", says the head of Church Action on Poverty.