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Doctor given official warning over faith comments

A Christian doctor has been given an official warning by the General Medical Council after he talked about his faith with a patient.

Website targets Bible poverty in society - and in the church

A new website has been launched by theologians to address the lack of Bible knowledge in the UK and US.

Christian Marketplace magazine to cease publication

Premier Christian Media and CCP have announced their decision to cease the publication of their Christian Marketplace magazine.

Kirk Franklin to open 2012 World Choir Games

Gospel veteran Kirk Franklin is set to perform at the opening ceremony of this year's World Choir Games.

Sorted magazine dreams big for Olympic giveaway

The UK's Christian men's magazine Sorted has an Olympic dream to distribute 250,000 copies of a special London Games edition of the Christian men's magazine throughout the capital city as an ultimate evangelistic opportunity.

Restaurant children’s meals alarmingly high in salt

Children’s meals at some of the leading restaurant chains have been found to contain more than the recommended amount of salt for an entire day.

Chinese officials forced woman to abort baby at 7 months

A seven-month pregnant mother in China was recently beaten and forced to abort her unborn daughter, according to human rights groups. A graphic image of the aborted baby lying next to the mother has been posted on the Web.

1,000 Christians pray for democracy in China

Over a thousand Christians met in Hong Kong last week to pray for democracy in China before attending a candlelight vigil to commemorate the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989.

Norway tragedy inspires Hillsong album

A tragedy that shocked the world is the inspiration behind Hillsong's next live release, Cornerstone.

Bear Grylls backs appeal for West Africa

The food crisis has become so critical in West Africa that some families are being forced to survive on leaves, Tearfund has warned.

'World is a gift', says Archbishop ahead of Rio+20

The Archbishop of Canterbury has reminded governments of the need to preserve the world for the next generation.

‘Inspirational’ Aung San Suu Kyi in historic visit to Europe

Pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi left Burma today for her first trip to Europe since 1988. During her two-week visit, she will formally accept the Nobel Peace Prize she won in 1991 and address both houses of the British Parliament.

More Churches express opposition to gay marriage

The Roman Catholic Church and Church in Wales have come out in opposition to the Government’s plans to legalise gay marriage.

Carrie Underwood says gay people should have right to marry

Country music star Carrie Underwood has spoken up about her support of same-sex marriage in a recent interview.

World Vision and Coca-Cola team up to boost schools in India

Schools across India have received a major boost owing to a new partnership between World Vision and Coca-Cola India.

CofE says it cannot support gay marriage

The Church of England has outlined its opposition to the Government’s plans to redefine marriage in a submission to the public consultation.