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Christians can be ‘agents of forgiveness and reconciliation’ amid Middle East unrest

As another authoritarian regime crumbles in the Middle East, Terry Ascott has high hopes for the church in the region regardless of what replaces the old orders.

Rights group says Afghan convert facing execution has been freed

Said Musa, the Afghan Christian who was facing the death sentence for converting from Islam, has been released from the prison in Kabul, a Christian persecution watchdog has reported.

Pray that Libyan Christians will be bold, says Arab ministry

The best way that Christians in the UK can support their brothers and sisters in Libya is not to pray for their safety but for their "boldness", says Arab World Ministries.

Afghan convert fears execution

An imprisoned Afghan convert fears he may receive the death penalty for apostasy

Christians reach out to Christchurch earthquake survivors

The Salvation Army and World Vision are providing food, shelter and emotional support as rescuers continue to search for survivors of the Christchurch earthquake.

British Humanist Association bus ads target cultural Christians ahead of census

The British Humanist Association is gearing up for a major advertising campaign calling upon cultural Christians to tick ‘no religion’ in the forthcoming census.

‘Becoming all things’ in Wales' pubs and parks

OAC evangelists are using their imagination to take the Gospel to the Welsh

God at the Oscars: Academy Award-nominated films explore spiritual themes

God makes appearances in a number of Oscar-nominated films, but the Almighty doesn’t play a leading role on screen or preach a theologically orthodox message from the clouds.

Anger over court’s decision to acquit suspects in Coptic killing case

An Egyptian bishop has spoken of his frustration after an Egyptian court acquitted two men suspected of aiding the drive-by shooting of Coptic Christians last year.

EU expresses ‘profound concern’ over violence towards Christians

EU foreign ministers have issued a statement condemning violence against Christians and calling upon states to protect freedom of worship.

World Council of Churches decides upon theme for next Assembly

‘God of life, lead us to justice and peace’ is the theme of the WCC’s 10th General Assembly

Fuller graduate among hostages killed by Somali pirates

All four hostages aboard a yacht taken hostage by Somali pirates last week have been shot dead.

Christians urge Gove to include RE in English Baccalaureate

Christians from across the board are getting behind a major campaign to see Religious Education included in the new English Baccalaureate.

Salvation Army appeals for donations after Christchurch earthquake kills 65

The Salvation Army New Zealand says it is expecting “great humanitarian need” after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch today.

Former BBC producer helping churches get their good news stories into the papers

A former BBC producer is on a mission to get the church in the press for all the right reasons.