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Barnabas Fund launches campaign to save Afghan Christian convert facing execution
Barnabas Fund has launched a petition urging Western governments to put pressure on Afghan President Hamid Karzai to release a man sentenced to death for converting to Christianity.
New fund secures £600,000 for restoration of cathedrals
A new partnership fund has been launched to support essential repairs to Englandâs great cathedrals.
Prayers for Amanda Holden after she loses baby
Celebrities have offered their thoughts and prayers to Amanda Holden who has lost her baby seven months into her pregnancy.
Truth verses trend â is Christianity being compromised by the church?
Christianity throughout the ages has in many regions adopted cultural relevance in its worship and teaching styles. In my view the todayâs movements have gone beyond cultural relevance to market driven philosophy in order to attract and appease seekers.
Reports of another church bombing in Egypt
An empty Coptic church in northern Egypt was reportedly bombed Saturday.
Indian Christians concerned as hate campaign intensifies ahead of Hindu event
Indian church activists have expressed deep concern over Hindu nationalists' anti-Christian campaign in the run-up to a major Hindu event next week.
Chichester Cathedral starts urgent work on restoration of Tudor paintings
Restoration work has begun on a unique group of Tudor paintings in Chichester Cathedral.
PM: Britain needs a stronger shared identity to tackle extremism
A shared identity and sense of belonging are key to achieving the kind of social cohesion that will prevent home-grown terrorism, David Cameron said today.
Church leaders urge Government to tackle poverty and inequality in UK
Church leaders of all denominations have made a pledge to encourage their churches to address poverty and inequality in the UK.
Christian music charts show aims to raise £20,000 for new season
The UKâs first Christian music charts TV show is aiming to raise £20,000 by March to record its fourth season.
Concern for Christians in Pakistan after Sherry Rehman drops blasphemy law Bill
The Centre for Legal Aid, Assistance and Settlement has said it is âextremely disappointedâ with the decision of Sherry Rehman to abandon efforts to change Pakistanâs blasphemy laws.
Two die in prison and over 100 detained in church raids in Eritrea
Two Christians are reported to have died in separate Eritrean prisons after being refused medical treatment amid a renewed crackdown by the authorities against unregistered churches.
Church of England experiences slight drop in attendance
The number of people attending service at a Church of England church each week dropped again in 2009.