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Tearfund assists victims of Himalaya earthquake
A Christian aid organisation is helping an area of north east India that was struck with a strong earthquake last weekend.
Young artist gets behind religious freedom campaign
Release International has enlisted the help of an up and coming artist to raise funds towards its work supporting the persecuted church in North Korea.
Open Doors plans âlock-inâ for persecuted church
A group of Christian leaders will spend 12 hours in a locked cell in a show of solidarity with persecuted Christians worldwide.
X Factor USA under fire for 'indecent' performance
An advocacy group is filing a formal complaint against the US version of X Factor for indecency.
Christian Aid backs initiatives to help developing worldâs women
Two government initiatives to improve the lives of women in the developing world were welcomed by Christian Aid.
Church growth despite persecution in Iran
The Iranian governmentâs tracking of Christians in Iran has intensified over the last several months, according to Open Doors USA, an organisation that provides help to persecuted believers in Jesus worldwide.
Christian doctor struggling to clear his name
A Christian doctor is still trying to clear his name after a complaint was made against him for speaking about his faith with a patient.
Soul Surfer: Lots of inspiration, just too much Hollywood
Our verdict on the new inspirational film about Bethany Hamilton, the girl who didn't let losing her arm in a shark attack keep her from fulfilling her dreams
Church of Scotland wants British troops out of Afghanistan
The Church of Scotland says Britain's military intervention in Afghanistan does not meet just war criteria
New group to tackle poverty and injustice in York
The Fairness Commission has the support of the Archbishop of York
Youth workers feel young people aren't being treated fairly
Survey of youth workers by Oasis College, Centre for Youth Ministry and Frontier Youth Trust has found that most youth workers feel young people aren't being treated fairly
Martial arts body condemns child cage fighting
Child cage fighting should be banned, the National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools (NAKMAS) has said.
Why knowledge without wisdom is dangerous
Knowledge without wisdom can be pointless. But worse than that, it can be dangerous.
Gospel artist Bobby Bovell: Godâs the star, not me
It would be easy to grow a big head if youâd just been nominated for a MOBO Award but Bobby Bovell is just grateful to God and all the mentors who helped him along the way to notoriety.
Appeal for funds as church supports Pakistanâs flood victims
The Anglican Diocese of Hyderabad and the ACT Alliance of church development agencies have launched separate appeals for funds as a second round of severe flooding hits Pakistan.
Challenges in Somalia and South Asia prompt fresh call for action and prayer
Concerns over peace and human security dominate discussions at a meeting of the World Council of Churches' Executive Committee