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British courts are 'set against religious freedom for Christians' - barrister

Parliament must rectify the “bad laws” 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

It’s 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 council’s 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 BBC’s 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 George’s 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.