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Catholic adoption charity loses gay exemption bid

The Charity Commission has turned down a Catholic charity’s appeal to place children in need of adoption with heterosexual couples only.

Max Lucado aims to win 25,000 child sponsorships for World Vision

Pastor and best-selling author Max Lucado has committed to donating one-hundred per cent of the royalties for his upcoming book to benefit children and single mothers, according to an announcement from his publisher.

Worship leader tweets Bible chapter by chapter

A church worship leader recently set out on a three-year journey to tweet the entire Bible – one chapter at a time.

Muslims lobbying to worship in Spain's Cordoba Cathedral

While the dispute over the proposed Cordoba House near New York City’s Ground Zero has been highly publicised over the past few months, less known is the debate over Spain’s Cordoba Cathedral, which was formerly the Great Mosque of Cordoba.

Christian group urges EU to support UN inquiry into Burma crimes

Christian Solidarity Worldwide is urging the EU to give its support to a UN investigation into crimes against humanity in Burma.

Church of Scotland minister to take up top Royal Navy chaplaincy post

A minister in the Church of Scotland has been appointed to the most senior chaplaincy post in the Royal Navy.

Songtress Heather Williams to share compelling story with new self-titled EP

After overcoming life trials of abuse, homelessness, poverty and more, Heather Williams’ will bring her strong inspirational story and hearty talent for songwriting in an EP for digital retailers from INO Records.

Mercy Projects cares for specials needs children in Ukraine

Mercy Projects brings practical help and love to children with special needs in Ukraine.

Fears slow donor response putting more people at risk in Pakistan

The aid committed by the international community so far will not last three months, warns Church World Service

Obama under fire for Ground Zero mosque remarks

Negative reactions to President Obama’s remarks about the proposed mosque near Ground Zero are coming from all sides, including members of his own political party.

Cuba prevents mother of dead prisoner of conscience from attending church

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is calling on the Cuban government to allow the mother of a Cuban prisoner who died in jail earlier this year to attend religious services.

Secularists angry with group’s ‘Bibles for the courts’ campaign

The Scottish Bible Society (SBS) has come under fire from the National Secular Society for sending thousands of Bibles to Scottish law courts and judges.

Legacies should be part of a Christian's discipleship - Tearfund

Tearfund wants to see more Christians leave a gift to charity in their will.

CWR releases Road to Bethlehem book and DVD for kids

CWR has published a new book and DVD set to retell the nativity in an imaginative and charming way.

Skateboarding priest reaches out to youngsters

A Hungarian Roman Catholic priest is reaching out to young people with his skateboarding tricks – and becoming a YouTube sensation in the process.