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Westminster Abbey in final rehearsals ahead of royal wedding

Final rehearsals before the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton took place this morning along the procession route and at Westminster Abbey.

Most people believe in God, international poll finds

New poll of 23 countries finds that 51% of people believe in God

Christopher Hitchens defiantly atheist in the face of death

Christopher Hitchens disclosed to his atheist comrades on Friday that he has now lost his voice to esophageal cancer but his atheistic beliefs remain stronger than ever.

Patriarch Kirill remembers victims of Chernobyl disaster

Prayers were said today at a service in Ukraine to remember victims of the Chernobyl disaster.

Religious Liberty Partnership presses Pakistan on rights of Christians

The Religious Liberty Partnership (RLP) has called upon the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to recognise the plight of the endangered Christian population and assign them refugee status.

‘600’ conversions to Christianity unnerving Ayatollahs in Iran

An Iranian Christian news agency is reporting that the Ayatollahs of Iran estimate that 600 have become Christian in the city of Neyshabour.

Global Bible reading to mark 400th anniversary of King James Bible

Youversion is looking for fans of the King James Bible to help mark the translation’s 400th anniversary this year with a global Bible reading.

Baptists head to Blackpool on Royal Wedding Day

While tens of thousands of people will be making their way from across Britain to London for the royal wedding this Friday, over 1,500 Baptists will be heading to Blackpool for their annual assembly.

More than 500 dead in Nigeria election violence

Death toll from violence after re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan now stands at 516

Chinese authorities round up worshippers at Easter Sunday service

Dozens of members of a prominent Beijing house church were detained on Easter Sunday

Christians clearing mines in Libya

Christians are working to clear ammunition and other remnants left behind by the conflict in Libya.

From pub to Christian community hub

A former pub and nightclub has been transformed into a vibrant community hub after an extensive refurbishment programme by a local Christian charity.

Communities are key to reducing malaria – World Vision

World Vision is pressing the Government to put communities at the heart of its efforts to tackle malaria.

Olympic gold medallist gets behind Christian Aid charity cycle

Nicole Cooke is encouraging more people to sign up for Christian Aid's charity cycle from London to Paris