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Appeal for peace between Sudan and South Sudan

Church groups have urged Sudan and South Sudan to exercise “maximum restraint” in a simmering dispute between the two over an oil rich border region.

Archbishop backs free school meals call

The Archbishop of York has come out in support of calls for all children living in poverty to receive a free school meal.

Peace rally to mark 3rd anniversary of Asia Bibi's imprisonment

A peace rally and concert is to be held outside the Pakistani embassy in London to mark the third anniversary of the imprisonment of Asia Bibi.

Christian radio station loses legal battle over ad

A judicial review upholding a ban on a Christian radio advertisement today has been criticised.

Report points to decline in belief

A new report from the University of Chicago has shed light on the growth of atheism in Europe.

Holy Robe goes on display in Germany

Christians from around the world have been flocking to Germany's oldest city to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Pilgrimage of the Holy Robe, the seamless garment believed by some to have been worn by Jesus shortly before his crucifixion.

Telling tourists about Christ

Tell-a-Tourist took place in London over Easter for the first time

Riva Tims talks about finding forgiveness for her late husband

Pastor Riva Tims talks about how she found true forgiveness for her former husband, the late Pastor Zachery Tims

India: believers blocked from building new church

Christians in a village in India have been prevented from building a new church on recently purchased land.

Faith meets fishing in Lasse Hallström's Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

Faith and fish come together in this charming tale of a seemingly impossible dream to bring salmon to the Yemen

Gender-neutral Sweden departs from 'he' and 'she'

Sweden, which in 2010 was recognised by the World Economic Forum as the most gender-equal country in the world, has stepped up its gender neutrality initiative by introducing a new word that refers to both boys and girls with the pronoun "hen".

Voice of the Martyrs Executive Director Tom White dies

The Voice of the Martyrs Executive Director Tom White has passed away, the organisation announced Wednesday April 18.

London mayoral candidates affirm desire to work with churches

London Mayor Boris Johnson and his three rival candidates praised the work of churches in some of the poorest parts of the capital last night.

Tory think tank criticises gay marriage plans

The Conservative party is split over the Government's gay marriage plans, the oldest Tory think tank has said.

New tool to aid church small groups

A new reading platform has been created for the iPad that allows users to interact with each other while reading their digital books.

Scotland's young people learn about global citizenship

A poverty and development textbook is helping young people across Scotland's schools and universities to learn about global citizenship.