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118th Coptic Pope enthroned in Cairo
118th Coptic Pope enthroned in Cairo

Bishop Tawadros II became the 118th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of All Africa after his enthronement on Sunday.

Nuba civilians bombed in Christian areas of Sudan

The Sudanese government has stepped up bombing of its own non-Arab civilians in Christian areas of Sudan's South Kordofan state the past month, killing a 1-year-old baby and wounding others, sources said.

Aid sent to families in Israel

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) has announced increased funding of emergency aid for families in southern Israel and new security projects to assist communities in the line of fire.

Christian Aid urges \'maximum restraint\' in Gaza
Christian Aid urges 'maximum restraint' in Gaza

As Israel's bombardment of Gaza enters a fifth day, Christian Aid is calling for all sides to exercise maximum restraint and protect civilian life.

Bishop challenges faith communities to get connected
Bishop challenges faith communities to get connected

The Bishop of Birmingham is encouraging people of different faiths to get connected.

Cooking with Chris August
Cooking with Chris August

Chris August serves up some gourmet junk food in his latest cooking video

Archbishop of York presents Tutu with honorary degree

The Archbishop of York has presented Archbishop Desmond Tutu with an honorary degree.

Sanctus Real readying next album
Sanctus Real readying next album

Sanctus Real are getting ready to release their next album, Run.

Colombia mining raises human rights concerns
Colombia mining raises human rights concerns

UK-listed companies that invest in Colombian mines could inadvertently be complicit in human rights violations, a report has warned.

Barnabas Fund launches Christmas appeal

Funds will provide food to Christians experiencing hunger this Christmas

Family killed in attack on Christian community in Nigeria

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has expressed fears for Christians in northern Nigeria after a family was killed in Kaduna State this week.

New documentary to tell Greenbelt story
New documentary to tell Greenbelt story

The Greenbelt Festival is as popular now is it was when it first began in 1974.

Methodists in the family
Methodists in the family

People across the UK are being asked to look into their family trees and see if there are any Methodists among their ancestors.

Christian employee wins Facebook comments case

A Christian who was demoted because of a comment he wrote on his Facebook page opposing gay weddings has won a court case against his employers.

Baptists agree major structural reforms
Baptists agree major structural reforms

Changes to address financial deficit and halt decline

World Council of Churches preparing for assembly

The World Council of Churches is inviting member parishes and congregations on a "pilgrimage to Busan".