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Official: Pakistani Christian woman on death row is innocent

Pakistan's Minorities Minister says Christian woman facing execution is innocent ...

Christians blame Coptic violence in Egypt on 'excessive' police tactics

Christians in Britain have expressed concern over police handling of protests by Coptic Christians in Egypt yesterday.

New resource to help churches tackle violence against women

New resource gives churches advice on how they can support victims of violence in their pews as well as beyond their walls.

Under-35s largely unaware of King James Bible

Many under-35s have never heard of the King James Bible despite being one of the biggest selling books in history.

Don’t do Christmas on credit, debt charity warns

With the economic uncertainty set to run well into 2011, Christians Against Poverty is urging people to stay away from loans they can't afford this Christmas.

South Korean churches praying for peace after attack

Christians in South Korea want peace in the divided peninsula following Tuesday's attack by North Korea.

Roman bathhouse discovered in Old Jerusalem

Israeli archaeologists have discovered an ancient Roman bathhouse that was probably used by the soldiers who destroyed the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

Anglican Covenant in question after conservatives withdraw support

Conservative Anglicans say they cannot support the Anglican Covenant, as the Church of England comes one step closer to approving it.

Church of England affirms support for Anglican Covenant

Draft Anglican Covenant to be sent out to diocesan synods for consideration after General Synod votes overwhelmingly in favour.

Bishop asked to ‘withdraw’ from public ministry over Royal wedding comments

A bishop in the Church of England who predicted that Prince William’s marriage to Kate Middleton would last seven years has been asked to “withdraw” from public ministry.

Big Society cannot be a cost-cutting exercise, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury says the Big Society is an opportunity to rediscover virtues such as generosity and self-forgetting.

Prince William and Kate Middleton to marry in April at Westminster Abbey

Prince William and Kate Middleton are "over the moon" as details of wedding fall into place

News Corporation should not be allowed to buy BSkyB, says Church

Church of England warns News Corp would "dominate" television and newspaper landscape if its bid to take over BSkyB is successful.

Operation World sells 90,000 copies in first month

The seventh edition of the highly-acclaimed prayer encyclopedia, Operation World, has sold over 90,000 copies in its first month.

MercyMe wins Inspirational Music award

MercyMe won their second American Music Award for Favorite Artist in Contemporary Inspirational Music.