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Tearfund supporting returnees to South Sudan

Hundreds of thousands of southerners continue to arrive in South Sudan six months after the country gained its independence from the North.

Extremists ‘infiltrating’ Christian groups in India

Islamic and Hindu extremists in India are reportedly posing as Christians to obtain information about them and pass it on to radical groups.

Demi Lovato admits struggle to understand God

Singer Demi Lovato has spoken publicly about her drug use, experiences with an eating disorder, and most recently, about God.

Investing in Bethlehem’s children

In a context of instability, deprivation and conflict, a Christian school is offering Bethlehem’s children a safe and happy place to learn.

EU urges Iran to release pastor facing death sentence

Catherine Ashton has issued a statement to Iran calling for the release of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani

The ultimate detox

It's the detox time of year again, but this one's really worth sticking too

Christians in Nigeria considering fleeing after latest attack

At least 17 people have been killed in another attack on Christian communities in Nigeria.

Free Damaris resources for The Lady

Get together with your friends for some fun and reflection on The Lady with Damaris' free resources

Christmas marked by hostility for many Christians

Christmas 2011 was not so much a time of peace and joy but violence and hostility for many Christians around the world, the international director of Barnabas Fund has said.

Nigeria church attack leaves five dead

At least five people have been killed in an attack on a church in northern Nigeria on Thursday.

Fear remains among Pakistani Christians one year after Taseer's death

Vigils have been held across Pakistan this week to mark the first anniversary of the murder of the Governor of Punjab, Salman Taseer.

Rebuilding Haiti two years on

Mission Aviation Fellowship is continuing to help rebuild Haiti after the 2010 earthquake

Parishioners have their say on Church's future

Parishioners are sharing their ideas about how the Church in Wales could look in the future.

Concern over proposed changes to law on assisted suicide

Christian and pro-life groups are alarmed by proposals to allow assisted suicide for terminally ill people in England and Wales.

Christian values must remain ‘central’ to public life

Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali has called for greater respect to be shown towards the values of churches and Christian agencies.