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Woman and child die in Nigeria cathedral bombing

A suicide bomb attack on a cathedral in Nigeria has left a woman and child dead.

Denzel Washington: I read the Bible every day

Denzel Washington may be known for many of his gangster roles in movies like "Training Day" but the actor is also adamant about sharing his love for Jesus Christ.

Pakistan: Police say no evidence against Rimsha Masih

A police investigator in Pakistan told a trial court Saturday there was no evidence that a young Christian girl had desecrated Islam's holy book.

Pakistan's minorities suffering because of blasphemy misuse - WCC

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has concluded a public hearing on mob lynchings, the persecution of Christians and the harsh blasphemy laws in Pakistan that are used to target non-Muslims.

Spike in demand for church repair grants

The National Churches Trust is reporting a huge increase in the number of places of worship seeking financial assistance for repairs and modernisation.

Congo’s displaced living in ‘pitiful’ conditions

Thousands of displaced people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are being forced to live in inhumane conditions, a bishop has warned.

Historic church bell returns to Chile

A church bell rescued from a devastating fire in Chile nearly 150 years ago will be returned in a service to be attended by the Earl of Wessex.

UK Christian film festival heads to Manchester

The first UK National Christian Film Festival will make its next stop at the Christian Resources Exhibition North in Manchester.

Prayers to be said for fallen police

Christians are being asked to join in prayer on Sunday for PCs Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes, who were killed while on duty this week.

Bishop issues prayer after police deaths

The Bishop of Manchester has issued a prayer after the murders of PCs Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes this week.

Dawkins lays into Brandon Flowers over Mormon faith

Musician Brandon Flowers of the rock band "The Killers" had an unexpected and tense conversation about his Mormon faith with famed atheist Richard Dawkins on the Swedish talk show "Skavlan" in early September.

Scholars play down Jesus wife text

The so-called "Gospel of Jesus's Wife" isn't sending shockwaves through the Christian world as some publications have reported. In fact, many are dismissing the ancient fragment as either insignificant or forged.

Esterlyn releases new album, Woven

Worship band Esterlyn have just released their new album via VSR Music Group/EMI CMG Distribution.

Godbaby coming this Christmas

"He cries. He wees. He saves the world." It's with this honest humour that ChurchAds will be reminding Britain of the real meaning of Christmas this year.

Interest in church weddings on the increase

More couples are considering marrying in church, according to the Church of England.

Call for investigation after pastor shot dead in Colombia

A Christian human rights agency is calling for a full investigation into the murder of protestant Pastor Henry Rodriguez, 44, who was shot dead as he left his church in Bogota, Colombia.