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Ministry for religious minorities survives Pakistan's Cabinet downsize

Pakistan's Ministry for Religious Minorities survived the recent Cabinet reduction, with its representative reappointed Friday to be a member of President Asif Ali Zardari's Cabinet.

Grammy Awards for the Winans and Switchfoot

Brother and sister duo BeBe and CeCe Winans took home two Grammy awards on Sunday, adding to their already wide collection of gold statues.

Nine dead in latest attacks on Christians in Nigeria

At least nine people, including three children, have been killed in a series of attacks in Nigeria’s Plateau State.

Court refuses to allow home abortions

The High Court has rejected a legal bid to allow women to complete early abortions in their own home.

Christians alarmed by Coalition plans to allow gay civil partnership ceremonies in churches

The Archbishop of York is among Christians speaking out against the Government’s plans to allow same-sex couples to have their civil partnership ceremonies in churches, synagogues and other places of worship.

Human rights groups concerned for rights of Christians in future Egypt

While many are celebrating the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, some human rights groups are being more cautious in welcoming the news.

Church of Scotland to be celebrated in the heart of the Scottish capital

The life of the Church of Scotland is to be celebrated with a special outdoor event in Princes Street Gardens in May

Sacked Christian drugs adviser considering legal action

A Christian GP who was sacked as a drugs adviser to the Government may contest his dismissal in court.

Christians to 'light up' for poverty

Hundreds of thousands of Christians are being invited to ‘light up' beacons of hope for the world's impoverished communities through a week of prayer.

The Real Mr and Mrs Smith - Martin and Anna share the ups and downs of marriage

What do you get when you pack six spirited children, a bustling wife, and an international worship rockstar – not to mention a week’s worth of malaria pills – into an airplane for a weeklong trip to Africa? Marriage, for better or for worse.

Expert: Egypt's Mubarak resignation good for Coptic Christians

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation on Friday is good for the country's Coptic Christians, according to a religious freedom expert.

Appeal to Indonesia to protect religious freedom

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has called upon Indonesia to take action to protect religious minorities in the wake of attacks on churches and minority Islamic communities.

Prison minister tries to reach out to Lindsay Lohan with Jesus

A prison minister is reaching out for the third time to child-actress-turned-troubled-celebrity Lindsay Lohan, who has battled DUI, felony grand theft, and drug charges.

Justin Bieber’s mum says prayer keeps her superstar son grounded

Regular church attendance is impossible and the pressure is huge, but faith still undergirds the life of 16-year-old global pop sensation Justin Bieber.

Egypt’s impoverished Christians struggling as unrest continues

Soaring food prices and scarce resources are leaving Egypt’s impoverished Christians struggling to find enough food to eat.