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Taizé mourns loss of founder on 70th anniversary

Taizé community remembers death of its founder and leader five years ago as it marks 70 years since the community's founding.

Guvna B, Victizzle and FaithChild at the indigO2 arena

Award winning Christian hip hop artists Guvna B, Victizzle and Faithchild teamed up to present their biggest gospel show at the indigO2 arena.

US conservative Christians fear for rights

Conservative Christians fear they will no longer be able to preach against homosexuality if same-sex marriages become the norm

Appeals court extends hold on California gay marriages

A federal appeals court put an indefinite hold on California same-sex marriages Monday, overruling the order of a lower court judge who paved the way for such unions to commence on Wednesday.

Scale of need in Pakistan 'incomprehensible', says World Vision

With an estimated 20 million people affected by the devastating floods in Pakistan, it is “almost incomprehensible” to imagine the response that is needed, says World Vision.

Priest delivers last rites to Zsa Zsa Gabor

Hollywood legend Zsa Zsa Gabor has received her last rites from a priest, according to her publicist.

Hillsong on a high after first sell-out US tour

First U.S. Tour Led by Morgan Featuring Music From Top Selling Album, A Beautiful Exchange, Averages Nearly 4,000 People Per Market, Gathers National / Regional Media Acclaim

Lack of funds may leave most people in West Africa short of food aid

WFP to prioritise children under age of two – 60% of people in dire need of aid may not receive adequate help

Lambeth Palace Library's exhibition to go on virtual display

A virtual exhibition is being planned in response to huge interest in Treasures of Lambeth Palace Library

The Ten Commandments: Are they still relevant?

But do the Ten Commandments still have any real significance for us today?

Church and music school answer top questions on wedding music and money

The Church of England has teamed up with the Royal School of Church Music to answer the most frequently asked questions when it comes to wedding music and money.

Evangelists cleared of 'illegal preaching' in Tanzania

A Tanzanian court has acquitted two evangelists of "illegal preaching", reports Compass Direct News.

Obama backs mosque near Ground Zero

Months into an emotionally-charged debate surrounding a planned mosque and community centre near the site of the 9/11 attacks, US President Barack Obama has declared his support for the Muslim project.

Turkey's Christians hold historic church service

Turkey allowed Christians to hold a rare service at a politically sensitive monastery for the first time since the modern-day country's creation nearly nine decades ago.

Christian group tells world to reject Burma’s ‘sham’ election

Christian Solidarity Worldwide says there is no hope that Burma’s upcoming election will be free or fair.

Heavy rain hampering World Vision response to deadly China mudslide

World Vision is battling against heavy rain to distribute emergency aid among survivors of a catastrophic landslide that hit China’s Gansu Province last Sunday.