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Gospel for Asia seeks million minutes of prayer for Dalits

New Slumdog Million-Prayer is asking Christians everywhere to pray for Dalits on November 4 and beyond

Rapture this time?

Harold Camping says it’s rapture time again and after his failed prediction earlier this year, he must be hoping that this time he’s right.

Government told to protect Christians as well as homosexuals

The Government should take a stand on countries that persecute Christians, not only those that tolerate discrimination against homosexuals, says a former Tory minister.

Christian leaders hope for peaceful and free Libya after death of Gaddafi

Evangelical leaders call for respect for human rights; Catholic adviser cautiously optimistic that democracy will come to the country

Compassion must be put back into care for older people – Archbishop

The Catholic Archbishop of Southwark has called for values, compassion and an “ethos of service” to be put back at the heart of health and social care services for older people.

New Anglican scheme to improve education around Commonwealth

Anglican Alliance has launched a new scheme to help improve education standards around the Commonwealth.

St Paul’s Cathedral at risk of closure amid anti-capitalist protests

St Paul’s Cathedral may be forced to close its doors in light of the growing number of anti-capitalist protesters setting up camp outside.

Christians in Iraq feel 'failed' by government

Ongoing violence against Christians in Iraq has produced an accelerated exodus of believers recently and numbering in the hundreds of thousands over the last 10 years, said Open Doors USA officials.

Boy given hormone blockers so he can choose gender

A lesbian couple in California has decided to give their 11-year-old son hormone blockers to prevent the onset of puberty, giving the boy time to decide whether or not he wants to switch his gender.

Christians called to preserve human identity amid scientific advancements

University professor believes Christians have an important role to play in ensuring science and technology are used for good, not evil

Bishops call for restraint as violence breaks out at Dale Farm

As the eviction of travellers from Britain’s largest travellers’ site turned violence, bishops urged families and local authorities to “move forward in a spirit of dignity and restraint”.

William Lane Craig touring Britain

William Lane Craig brings his robust defence of the Christian faith across the Atlantic to for the Reasonable Faith tour

Don’t give up on multiculturalism just yet, says Christian think tank

It is wrong of political leaders to abandon multiculturalism, a Christian think tank has argued in a new report.

No churches left in Afghanistan - US State Department

The US State Department has reported that there is not one Christian church or school left in Afghanistan.

Teaching kids to critique the music of Lady Gaga

Walt Mueller wants to move young people from "mindless consumption to a mindful critique"

Phil Wickham tops charts

The latest release from Christian artist Phil Wickham is proving popular with fans as it soars up the music charts.