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Bishop pleads for peace in Nigeria

A bishop whose diocese in Nigeria experienced a suicide bomb attack at the end of last month has once again called for peace – warning about the dangers of reprisal attacks.

Charitable status of churches put at risk
Charitable status of churches put at risk

Britain's charity watchdog has put the charitable status of the nation's churches in question after it ruled that a congregation in Devon in the south west of England did not exist for public benefit.

Assisted dying open to abuse, CofE warns
Assisted dying open to abuse, CofE warns

The Church of England has warned politicians that changing the law on assisted dying would have "potentially damaging consequences".

First Covenant Award for Ben Cantelon
First Covenant Award for Ben Cantelon

Ben Cantelon picked up his first GMA Canada Covenant Award earlier this month.

US atheists target kids and teens
US atheists target kids and teens

One of the largest humanist organisations in the US has launched a new campaign aimed specifically at children and teenagers that tells them they are "a bit old for imaginary friends".

SAT-7 to live broadcast Coptic Pope's enthronement

Christian satellite channel SAT-7 will be broadcasting the enthronement of the next Coptic Pope live across the Middle East.

Baptists bust inter-faith myths

‘The Baptist Union of Great Britain has put together a new resource dispelling some of the myths of inter-faith collaboration.

Call to pray for India's Dalits

The president of Gospel for Asia has called for "urgent prayer" for Dalits in India after an attack by caste Hindus.

Rimsha Masih awaits blasphemy verdict
Rimsha Masih awaits blasphemy verdict

The blasphemy trial of Rimsha Masih has ended but the court has left the family in limbo after deciding today to reserve judgement on whether or not to dismiss the case.

Community website inspiring Christian tween and teen girls
Community website inspiring Christian tween and teen girls

A community website set up to inspire and celebrate tween and teen girls has seen impressive growth in recent months.

Old age a cause for joy, not sadness, says Pope

Pope Benedict XVI has encouraged older people to embrace their years with a happy heart.

Black evangelicals challenged over Obama vote

In an open letter to black evangelicals, Michael Brown candidly asks whether they compromised their beliefs by voting for the re-election of President Barack Obama.

New General Secretary for Scottish Catholics

Monsignor Hugh Bradley has been appointed as the new General Secretary of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland.

New Dara Maclean video

Dara Maclean is releasing a series of new music videos recently recorded live in Nashville.

Archbishop praises youth workers
Archbishop praises youth workers

The Archbishop of York has praised youth workers for their contribution to society and the development of young people.