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British courts are 'set against religious freedom for Christians' - barrister
Parliament must rectify the âbad lawsâ restricting the freedom of Christians to live according to their beliefs, says a Christian barrister.
Ten dead in violent clashes between Christians and Muslims in Egypt
Christian protest against church burning turned to violence in Cairo on Tuesday.
Faith communities mobilised in global fight against malaria
The Tony Blair Foundation is asking faith communities around the world to work together to address the malaria crisis.
Susan Boyle launches Lent fundraising drive
Singer Susan Boyle is among the Scottish stars giving up their favourite treats to raise money for impoverished communities around the world.
Bishops take to the streets to collect prayers for Lent
Bishops are collecting prayers from shoppers and passers-by to mark Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent
Hope UK welcomes alcohol warning
Christian drug education charity Hope UK has welcomed the latest warning over alcohol consumption from Prof David Nutt.
Big Read 2011 gets underway for Lent
Itâs the first day of Lent today and Christians across Britain are taking a fresh look at the Gospel of Matthew
Youths win people to Christ during Brazil's Carnival
Amid the revellry, young Christians were out on the streets of Brazil proclaiming the love of Jesus.
Disappointment after David Cameron says Christian foster care ruling was right
The Christian Institute has criticised Prime Minister David Cameron over his support for a High Court judgement upholding a local councilâs right to refuse orthodox Christians as foster carers on the basis of their attitudes towards sexual ethics.
Islamic extremists burn churches in Ethiopia
Thousands of Islamic extremists have gone on the rampage in Ethiopia burning dozens of churches and the homes of Christians, according to Compass Direct News.
Call to Christians to join national demonstration against cuts in public spending
Church Action on Poverty is asking Christians of all denominations to take part in a protest march later this month against cuts in public spending.
Atheist to present BBCâs new Bible series
The BBC has chosen an atheist Hebrew scholar as the presenter of its new series on the Bible.
Sentamu supports national holiday for Saint George
The Archbishop of York has spoken of his hope for a national holiday on St Georgeâs Day.
Community project to get people gardening together this spring
The Church of England is encouraging people to get involved with a new nationwide project aimed at bringing people together locally to help each other grow fruit and vegetables in their own gardens.
Christians face fresh attacks in Egypt
A mob of nearly four thousand Muslims has reportedly attacked Coptic homes in Egypt.