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World Vision calls on Government to make child health a priority

To mark World Health Day on Wednesday, charity World Vision has placed a washing line, hung with babygrows, outside the Houses of Parliament to symbolise the nearly nine million children under five dying each year in developing countries.

Government bans 'irresponsible' alcohol deals

Government bans "all you can drink for £10" and women drink free deals in bid to tackle Britain's binge drinking problem.

Portsmouth Christians seek to reach spiritually active non-believers

Christians in the Diocese of Portsmouth seek to reach people who are spiritually active yet have never considered the Christian faith as the answer to their longing.

Cross Rhythms to broadcast Tommy Tenney across UK

Tommy Tenney, the acclaimed inspirational speaker and author with sales of over three million books is the main speaker at a special 2 day conference taking place in Stoke-on-Trent this Friday to Saturday.

Voting is a ‘Christian duty’ – Welsh bishops

Welsh bishops have greeted confirmation of the general election on May 6 with a reminder to Christians that voting is a “Christian duty”.

Countdown to elections begins

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has confirmed May 6 as the day the nation will decide whether he and the Labour Party are to stay in power for another term or cede leadership of the nation to the Conservatives for the first time in 13 years.

Respect for John Piper after decision to take time out

Evangelical pastor John Piper's decision to take a brief leave from ministry has drawn respect from other believers.

Saddleback Church celebrates 30th anniversary

More than 45,000 people over the weekend joined in the celebration of Saddleback Church’s 30th anniversary, filling up the seats at Anaheim’s Angel Stadium Saturday night and Sunday morning.

‘Dominion’ over the Earth comes with responsibility, Christians learn

Christians in the Bristol Diocese recently spend the day learning about the difference that insulation, solar roof panels and carbon neutral electricity can make to preserving the planet.

Bishop's statue is reminder of suffering children

A thought-provoking sculpture depicting the suffering of children around the world has been unveiled in the grounds of the Bishop of Bath and Wells’ palace.

Christians told to vote according to conscience

The former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey is among 30 senior Christian leaders urging Christians of all denominations to vote according to their conscience in the approaching general election.

Newsboys builds homes for Mexico's poorest

If we don’t talk to the poor, save the poor, feed the poor and provide them shelter, what is our purpose and why are we here, asks Newsboys' Michael Tait. He shares here about his passion for meeting the needs of some of Mexico's poorest people.

Haiti children face healthcare emergency

With the rainy season just around the corner, world Vision is warning that children in camps across Haiti are at risk of being infected with serious diseases.

Opposition is not same as persecution, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has used his Easter sermon to call upon British Christians to remember what the cross stands for in their faith and refrain from equating opposition to their faith to the physical persecution suffered by believers in other countries.

Amy Grant climbs charts with first new music in six years

Amy Grant’s long awaited release of new music, Somewhere Down the Road, is receiving a standing ovation from media, radio and fans after its first week of sales.