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Chocolate box evangelism

Have you ever tried just giving away something for free? You might be surprised by the response.

Gender equality crucial to alleviating poverty

A new report from an international alliance of Christian aid agencies has pointed to the importance of gender equality in tackling poverty.

The Same Love - Paul Baloche

The "Above All" writer hasn't lost his passion to live out God's word and sing of the love that never changes

Prayers after death of British soldiers in Afghanistan

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has offered his prayers for the families of six British soldiers killed in southern Afghanistan on Tuesday.

Congo bishop calls for emergency support

A bishop in the Democratic Republic of Congo has appealed for donations over fears that a militia group camped in his diocese may go on the rampage.

Tim Tebow: My priorities are faith, family and football - in that order

The Christian quarterback explained to a packed Las Vegas church why he gets down on one knee during games

Evangelicals criticise equality body

The Evangelical Alliance has accused the Equality and Human Rights Commission of failing to stand up for religious belief.

Students to join BBC worship broadcast

Students at Cardiff University will be leading a service of worship on national radio this weekend.

Catholic leader rallies Church to oppose gay marriage plans

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales is to call upon churchgoers to take a stand against the Government’s plans to legalise gay marriage.

Israel Houghton celebrates 10 years of great music

Over the past decade, Israel Houghton has amassed a legion of fans while blasting down musical barriers and drawing together people of all ages, races and cultures through worship.

Faith leaders say legal aid Bill will hurt domestic abuse victims

The Government's plans to cut legal aid will harm domestic abuse victims in "dire need" of support, faith leaders have warned.

Williams supports efforts to combat HIV and AIDS

Measures to address HIV and AIDS can act as a bridge to tackling many issues affecting the world's poor, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.

Small religious groups under pressure in Kazakhstan

Hundreds of small religious groups have been stripped of their registration in Kazakhstan as a senior religious affairs official says that their activity is "now banned" under new rules.

Welsh evangelicals defend collective worship

The Welsh Evangelical Alliance has defended the role of collective worship in schools following calls for an end to the tradition by secularists.

Plans to redefine marriage are ‘madness’ - Cardinal

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has hit out at the Government’s plans to redefine marriage.

Archbishop calls for protection of homosexuals

The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has called upon nations to respect the human rights of homosexuals in countries where they are often targeted for violence, as he suggested that anti-gay legislation is akin to racial discrimination.