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Egyptian Christian detained over Muhammad Facebook pictures

Military authorities detained a Christian student last week for posting images of the prophet Muhammad on his Facebook page.

Muslim Brotherhood promises to protect Copts over Christmas

Memories of previous Christmas attacks in the minds of Egypt's Copts as January 7 approaches

George Verwer makes call for full-time mission workers

George Verwer’s heartfelt appeal to young Christians from the four corners of Europe last night was “go”.

Life as mission

Teams of Christians are helping transform the outreach of churches across London

Jamie Grace on Tourette's, worship and everything in between

Gotee Records artist Jamie Grace talks about balancing life as a worship artist, student and Tourette's syndrome.

Asia Bibi in good spirits despite prison ordeal

The Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan says she is praying for her accusers and her country.

Archbishop urges Britain to be more positive towards young people

The Archbishop of Canterbury has used his New Year’s message to reflect on the causes of last summer’s riots and how Britain can do more to help its young people.

Staggering abortion rate among UK's teenagers

Data released by a European research group has revealed how European countries compare with respect to teen abortion rates.

Queen appoints traditionalist as new chaplain

The Queen has appointed the Rev Preb Paul Lockett as her personal and official chaplain.

Faith and art

Curator and artist Victoria Burgher uses rather unusual materials in her work to display messages

Most believers underwhelmed by Christian advertising

Christians in the UK are less than impressed by the standard of Christian advertising, a survey has found.

South Sudan to investigate Christmas Day murders

South Sudan has stated that it will conduct an investigation regarding the murder of five civilians, four of them Christian, outside a church Christmas day, according to a local media report.

For a lasting impact in missions, try going long-term

Short-term missions are popular and effective, but it takes years of commitment to make a lasting impact, says Dr Detlef Bloecher, director of the German Missionary Fellowship (DMG).

Christian Malay leader could be charged with sedition

An evangelical Christian leader in Malaysia may face charges of sedition following a statement he made about a section of the country's constitution this past weekend.

Decline and renewal characterise the European church

Europe is a continent marked by church decline but it is not entirely dying, says Niek Tramper.

Happy end to the year for 12 cathedrals

The year has ended on a high note for 12 cathedrals after receiving grants towards major repairs.