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Out with the old, in with the new: NIV 2011 hits stores this month

Say good-bye to the NIV Bible as we know it and say hello to the updated, gender-inclusive NIV Bible which debuts in stores this month.

Katy Perry’s Christian mum to open up about disagreements with daughter in book

Katy Perry’s mum is reportedly planning to publish a book telling of the impact of her daughter’s pop career on her life and Christian ministry.

Tsunami has made us ‘miserable’ - bishop

Churches in Japan are still desperately trying to confirm the safety of their parishioners six days after an earthquake and tsunami devastated the north-eastern region.

David Cameron urged to end sexualised marketing aimed at children

A petition with more than 18,500 signatures has been handed to David Cameron calling for an end to marketing of a sexualised nature aimed at children.

Christian financial advisers call for end to banking greed

Another financial crisis threatens unless tougher banking regulations are introduced and borrowers learn to live within their means, the Association of Christian Financial Advisers has warned.

Christians called to support Japan as crisis continues

The Lausanne Movement is asking Christians to do everything they can to offer comfort, encouragement and tangible support to Japan as it struggles with a nuclear crisis and a massive recovery effort.

Pakistani Christian appealing blasphemy sentence found dead in prison cell

A Christian man serving a life sentence for blasphemy has been found dead in his prison cell.

Church minister condemns 'repugnant' trafficking of children

A new report into child trafficking in Scotland must be taken as a call to action for the whole nation, a Church minister has said.

Campaign to end persecution of Christians in North Korea
Campaign to end persecution of Christians in North Korea

Release International has launched a new campaign calling upon North Korea to protect the human rights of Christians.

Methodists launch Japan appeal

The Methodist Church’s World Mission Fund has launched an appeal for Japan as aid pours in from around the world following last Friday’s earthquake and tsunami.

Peace is the ‘only way’ in troubled Jos

In Jos, where sectarian violence has killed hundreds in recent month, Christians and Muslims must find a way of living peacefully with one another, says Fatima T Kyafa.

Bishop's appeal to support the poor in Swansea, Nicaragua and Kenya

The Bishop of Swansea and Brecon is asking parishioners to help him raise thousands of pounds for three charities working to help people in extreme poverty.

Leprosy Mission appoints new National Director

The Leprosy Mission England and Wales (TLMEW) has appointed Peter Walker as its new National Director. He will take up the position on 7 March 2011.