News

Accomplice to Pope's butler goes on trial

A computer programmer accused of helping the Pope's former butler leak confidential documents has gone on trial in the Vatican.

Bishop condemns 'assaults' on human life and marriage

The auxiliary bishop of Westminster last night urged Christians to pray for the restoration of family values.

Israel criticised over new settlement plans

Christian Aid is among the NGOs calling upon Israel to reconsider plans to build new homes in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.

Group 1 Crew get festive

Group 1 Crew have released an EP specially for the Christmas season.

Malawi reconsiders anti-gay laws

Malawi has suspended its anti-homosexual law ahead of a decision from the parliament on whether to repeal it altogether.

Christians to stay silent for persecuted church

Christians in the UK and Ireland will be staying silent in solidarity with Christians silenced for their faith around the world.

Call to oppose 'three-parent babies'

A Catholic academic institute is calling upon Christians and non-Christians alike to oppose proposals to legalise genetically modified babies.

Pakistan: pastor arrested over blasphemy accusation

A Pakistani pastor was arrested and accused of blasphemy after police took him into protective custody when a Muslim mob attacked his home.

New megachurch draws tens of thousands in Brazil

Around 50,000 people turned up for the opening of a new church in Sao Paulo on Friday

Christians pray as US heads to the polls

Christians across the US are praying as the nation decides whether to reelect Barack Obama or put Mitt Romney in the White House instead.

Women take the lion's share of holiday planning

When it comes to organising the family get away, it looks like women are the ones making sure it all goes to plan.

New live album from Jesus Culture and Martin Smith

Jesus Culture With Martin Smith: Live From New York is set to be released on 20 November.

Mission year calls Christians to love London

Churches in London are being invited to take part in a year of mission throughout 2013.

Richard Dawkins has done church 'a favour'

Six years after it landed on bookshop shelves, The God Delusion is still stirring debate among Christians and non-Christians alike.

Nigerian Christians ask for prayer to end violence

Nigerian Anglicans are asking Christians around the world to pray and fast for an end to violence in the country.

Methodist Youth President visits Auschwitz

Methodist Youth President Hayley Moss is in Poland this week to visit one of the most notorious symbols of Nazi terror.