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Passing the torch to Rio

Brazilian Abel Santos was on a fact finding visit to London to see how churches got behind the Games

Bishop hails Olympics ‘goodwill legacy’

After last night’s spectacular closing ceremony, the Bishop of Chelmsford has praised the Olympic Games for the positive impact they are having on community life.

Billy Graham responding well to treatment

Evangelist Billy Graham is being treated in hospital for bronchitis.

Emergency aid assists in Sahel food crisis

SCIAF is providing £100,000 in response to the food crisis in the Sahel.

Christian athletes honoured with Eric Liddell awards

As the London 2012 Olympic Games drew to a close, More Than Gold, a Christian outreach organisation that seeks to enable local churches to engage with big sporting events in host cities around the world hosted the inaugural Legacy Award breakfast in honour of Eric Liddell.

Hawk Nelson launch Kickstarter campaign

Hawk Nelson are working on their new album and they are inviting fans to help them make it happen.

World Vision responds to Philippines floods

World Vision is assisting thousands of people affected by flooding in the Philippines.

Archbishop to Zimbabweans: 'Don't give up now'

The Archbishop of York has warned against easing sanctions against Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.

Nigerian President dismisses Boko Haram call to resign

Nigeria's Christian President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday dismissed as "blackmail" a call on him by the suspected leader of Islamist group Boko Haram to resign and convert to Islam.

Barbados volunteers invest in London this summer

YWAM volunteers have travelled all the way from Barbados to serve in Beckton this summer

Olympics wrap-up: Day 13

The big news on Day 13 was Usain Bolt's unprecedented defence of his 200-metre title in another crowd-pleasing performance. It was a Jamaican clean sweep, as Yohan Blake and Warren Weir took silver and bronze.

Youth cafes take off across UK

The 2012 Games have been the catalyst for an explosion of a new style of drop-in centres for teenagers UK-wide.

TD Jakes excited about 'Sparkle' remake

Evangelist TD Jakes' latest foray into filmmaking includes the re-making of "Sparkle", scheduled for release in the US next week.

Opposing gay marriage is not discrimination, says Church leader

The leader of the Presbyterian Church of Australia has said that Christians are not being discriminatory by wanting to preserve the traditional definition of marriage as the country gets ready to suggest legalising same-sex marriage.

Francesca Battistelli to release Christmas album

Contemporary singer Francesca Battistelli will release her first Christmas album this year.

Brother and sister join Premier Christian Radio

Matt Westray, 10, and his sister Emma, 12, will host child's eye view presentations on the station