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Coptic Christian on trial over Mickey Mouse cartoon

A Coptic Christian who is a billionaire telecommunications mogul is on trial in Egypt over allegations of “blasphemy and insulting Islam”.

Heaven is Real for Kids tops New York Times Best Seller List

Heaven is Real for Kids has landed at number one in the children's picture books category of the New York Times Best Seller List.

Christian Aid assisting after deadly cyclone in India

Christian Aid is responding to communities affected by a deadly cyclone in India.

Benefit cuts may push families into further hardship

The Catholic Archbishop of Southwark has warned that thousands of families will suffer if the Government moves ahead with changes to the benefits system.

Kari Jobe takes in the presence of God

“He’s for us, He loves us, and sometimes, we need to just stop, enjoy His presence and take that in.”

Religious freedom petition to be handed to North Korean embassy

A petition calling for religious freedom is to be presented to the North Korean embassy in London later this month.

Burma's Christians in peace talks with government

Christian leaders in Burma are holding peace talks with the country’s central government they hope will end the 60-year conflict that has exhausted the nation’s civilian population.

Broke Greeks giving up their children

Some Greeks are so hardpressed by the financial crisis that they are leaving their children

CofE on board for Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations

All 13,000 Church of England parishes are being asked to hold community lunches

Crystal Palace supports efforts to boost youth

Crystal Palace Football Club is one of the sponsors of an upcoming event to help break negative perceptions of young people after last summer’s riots

Christian groups oppose cuts to funds for vulnerable

Church Action on Poverty (CAP) and The Children's Society are among the 20 organisations calling upon the Government to rethink its plans to reduce the amount of money available to vulnerable people in crisis situations.

Jennifer Hudson says God got her through tragedy

Jennifer Hudson says it is her faith in God that has helped her overcome the tragedies and challenges she has faced in her life.

Bishops tell Christians of Gaza: 'You are not alone'

Catholic bishops from Europe and North America are in Gaza this week to encourage the local church.

Welsh churches offer emergency accommodation

The Welsh Evangelical Alliance has praised a new church initiative to provide emergency housing in Swansea.

Christians back human rights plea to Kim Jong-un

Christian groups are among the signatories of an open letter to the new North Korean leader appealing for an end to human rights abuses in the country.

Homemade Worship

Rend Collective Experiment have picked up where they left off with their fantastic new album