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Famine forcing people from homes in Africa's Sahel region

The food crisis in Africa's Sahel region is "deepening", Christian Aid has warned.

Samaritan's Purse condemns bombing of Sudanese Bible college

A Bible school supported by Samaritan's Purse was destroyed on Wednesday in the latest bombing raid to hit South Kordofan, an oil-rich Sudanese province that borders the newly created independent country of South Sudan.

Feel the love?

If we don’t feel love for a partner, friend, colleague or stranger? Does that leave no hope for a loving relationship?

Advertising authority rules against healing ministry

A Christian organisation in Bath has been asked to take down claims stating that God can heal certain illnesses after a complaint from an "unofficial adviser to the media".

War has made life worse for Iraq's Christians

Iraqi Christians were a protected minority under Saddam Hussein but now that that protection is gone, life is harder

New album from Britt Nicole

Britt Nicole is set to release her third studio album, Gold, out on March 27 via Sparrow Records.

Free app to help people 'count their blessings' during Lent

Christian Aid has launched a free android app designed to help people remember everything they've got to be thankful for this Lent.

Graham Kendrick to lead prayer and praise event for men

Renowned worship leader Graham Kendrick is calling Christian men in the UK to stand together in prayer and praise this month.

Winning thoughts

In keeping with the Olympics taking place in London less than six months from now, CWR has released a handy little book with 100 thoughts to help you succeed in life.

Nigerian Christians seek help from Muslims to end violence

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reached out to Muslims in Nigeria to join them in ending the reign of terror by Islamic militant group Boko Haram.

London clergy want ban lifted on civil partnership ceremonies

A letter by London clergy has asked that the Church of England lift its ban on civil partnership ceremonies being hosted in churches.

PM called to take ‘strong action’ on alcohol pricing

Churches and charities have written to the Prime Minister urging the Government to move ahead with plans to ban cheap alcohol sales.

Kim Kardashian is game for some Bible study

She has just come through a humiliating split from her husband after just 72 days of marriage, but there is something Kim Kardashian is excited about and it’s not what we might think from the girl who was helped to fame by a certain video tape.

Bishop of Durham helps launch youth job initiative

The Bishop of Durham has launched a new initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment in Darlington.

Debt forgiveness could ease eurozone crisis

A group of Christian financial advisers has called upon political leaders to consider writing off the debts of faltering eurozone economies.

Stripping Goodwin’s knighthood is ‘unhealthy scapegoating’

The head of the Scottish Episcopalian Church has added his voice to the chorus of criticism surrounding the decision to strip former Royal Bank of Scotland boss Fred Goodwin of his knighthood.