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Prayers for peace and reconciliation ahead of Sudan referendum

Christians offer their prayers for a peaceful and successful referendum in Sudan

Governor’s murder is ‘great loss’ for Pakistan’s minorities

A Christian group has described the assassination of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer as an “act of terrorism” against Pakistan’s Christians.

Marriage of lesbian priests is another act of TEC 'defiance', says conservative Anglican

Two lesbian Episcopal priests started the New Year by marrying in Massachusetts.

Christian group condemns assassination of Pakistani governor

Christian Solidarity Worldwide says the murder of a Pakistani governor is "tragic reminder of the extreme danger" faced by opponents of the country's blasphemy laws.

Indian pastor injured in murder attempt by Hindu extremists

An Indian Christian leader was almost killed in an attack Sunday night by Hindu extremists during a prayer service in the city of Davangere.

Global church body condemns 'vicious attack' in Egypt

The World Council of Churches, which represents more than 560 million Christians, has condemned the New Year’s Day bombing of a Coptic church that killed at least 21 people and wounded 97.

Helping the homeless get through winter

Churches are opening their doors to help homeless people get through the hardest season of the year

Towards an effective church response to domestic abuse

Right now the church isn't equipped to address domestic abuse, but one organisation is hoping to change all that

Iraqi Christians face an uncertain New Year

Fear of being killed or attacked is leaving Iraqi Christians stranded in their own homes

Unemployment causing mental health problems among young people

Unemployment is pushing some young people to self harm and bouts of insomnia

Archaeologists think they may have discovered oldest human remains in Israel

Archaeologists believe recently discovered human remains in a cave in central Israel may be the earliest evidence for the existence of modern man.