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Knitters at the ready to raise funds for charity

Coventry Cathedral is playing host to a band of knitters with their sights set on breaking the world record for knitting.

Church celebrates end of £140,000 restoration

The bells will be ringing out in Cwmbach, near Aberdare in Wales, on Thursday as the church of St Mary Magdalene celebrates the completion of its £140,000 restoration.

World Vision on standby after earthquakes off Indonesia

Emergency relief staff with World Vision are on standby following two large earthquakes off the coast of Indonesia.

Venezuela's Hugo Chavez begs Jesus for his life

After returning from cancer treatment in Cuba last week, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez went on national television to ask Jesus Christ to save him from death so that he can continue serving his country.

Special edition Gospel of Mark for the Olympics

Authentic Media has released a new special edition of the ERV Gospel of Mark for the Olympic Games.

Call for protection of Christians after Nigeria suicide bombing

The Nigerian government must do more to protect Christians after another church was targeted over the weekend, an advocacy group has said.

Iran: Christians pray for Youcef on 35th birthday

Christians around the world are praying for the release of an Iranian pastor sentenced to death for apostasy.

Festival of Flowers promises a sensory spectacular

The Leprosy Mission England and Wales is planning a stunning floral display to run in central London between the main Olympics and Paralympics.

Church Army takes hope to the streets

Church Army has announced a new campaign in response to last summer’s riots across England.

Miss Universe permits transgender contestants for first time

The Miss Universe beauty pageant has changed its rules to allow transgender contestants to enter for the first time.

David Cameron urged to press Burma on democratic reforms

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has urged David Cameron to make the issue of Burma's ethnic minorities a priority during his visit to the country this week.

Richard Dawkins challenges Sydney Archbishop at atheist convention

Atheist Richard Dawkins is in Australia this week for the Global Atheist Convention where he faced up to Archbishop of Sydney George Pell, the highest ranked clergyman in Australia, in a televised debate on faith and religion.

Bishop welcomes Nissan expansion plans

The Bishop of Durham has expressed his delight over Nissan’s plans to produce an extra model at its Sunderland plant in 2014.

The impact of low self-esteem on Britain’s women

Dove is on a mission to boost the self-esteem of young girls and women across Britain.

Peace and cattle in South Sudan

There is a growing internal conflict that threatens to cast a shadow over the world’s newest country and derail its development at the very moment it could be taking the greatest strides

Jocelyn Brown sings for change

Celebrated vocalist Jocelyn Brown is joining a special Pentecost thanksgiving event in central London next month.