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Release calls for day of prayer for Pakistan

Release International is calling a day of prayer for Pakistan, for victims of the flood disaster, which the UN has called the worst humanitarian crisis in its history.

Anticipation builds for Lausanne Congress in Cape Town

The Lausanne Movement, which came out of one of the most important Christian conferences in modern history, is only as important as people think it is, said the movement’s executive chair.

Israel Houghton's Love God, Love people is No 1!

Israel Houghton's critically acclaimed album Love God. Love People. has shot to No 1 in the US Top Gospel, Top Christian and Praise & Worship charts.

Luis Palau: Mass evangelism still works

Fifty years into proclaiming the Gospel, evangelist Luis Palau has not slowed down in telling the world who Jesus Christ is.

Sweat from tourists putting Sistine Chapel at risk

The Director of the Vatican Museums has warned that the sweat emanating from throngs of tourists is threatening precious works of art in the Sistine Chapel.

Pastor cancels Koran burning but doubts remain

The pastor of a church in Florida has backed down on plans to burn Korans on the anniversary of 9/11 in the face of international condemnation from Christian and political leaders.

Feed the Minds raises money for literacy projects

Christians across the UK sat down to a good lunch and helped raised money for literacy and educational projects across the developing world.

Plass and Lucas to embark on 'Seriously Funny' together

For the first time ever, Jeff Lucas and Adrian Plass are going on tour together.

African Evangelicals hear call to take responsibility for continent and global mission

The Association of Evangelicals in Africa challenged to represent Christ in all areas of society.

Electro-pop 'Youth Anthem' for the Pope's visit

Pope Benedict XVI recently said that music "is called to infuse hope into the human soul, marked and sometimes injured by its earthly condition. It leads towards the construction of a society open to the ideals of the spirit".

Point of Grace's Heather Payne to debut solo album, Sweet Exchange

After being on top of the Christian music scene for nearly 18 years as a founding member of the award-winning group Point of Grace, Heather Payne is gearing up to release her debut solo album Sweet Exchange on September 14.

Bishop likens Koran burning to Nazi treatment of Jews

The Bishop of Chichester has joined the chorus of condemnation around the globe over a Florida-based Christian centre’s plan to burn copies of the Koran on the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Bishop’s plea as Sri Lanka’s politicians vote on president’s power

The Anglican Bishop of Colombo is appealing to the world’s Christians to pray that the Sri Lankan parliament rejects proposals that would significantly boost the powers of the government and president.

Happy people more likely to give, survey finds

UK comes eighth in new World Giving Index.

Martin Smith and Micah Challenge worship with words and deeds

Fresh up on YouTube is a great little video from Martin Smith in support of the excellent Micah Challenge.

Hitchens: Don't trouble 'deaf Heaven' with prayers for me

With less than two weeks before “Everybody Pray for Hitchens Day”, cancer-stricken Christopher Hitchens admits he would be happy if Christians did not bother.