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Sectarian violence leaves ‘500’ dead in Nigeria

As many as 500 people may have been killed in attacks on two predominantly Christian villages near the Nigerian city of Jos.

Tomlin, Crowder, Redman and others awaken the passion

Live Recording From Passion 2010 Conference Gathers Early Praise from Critics

Church leader condemns detention of children at immigration centre

A senior leader in the Church of Scotland has spoken of his "horror" at the detention of two five-year-olds at the Dungavel detention centre.

Is the church neglecting the Easter message of the resurrection?

The church in the 21st century is neglecting to preach about the resurrection, according to a new book by popular blogger Adrian Warnock.

Judge orders release of one Haiti volunteer

A Haitian judge signed an order for release of one of two American volunteers in jail on child kidnapping charges. But an administrative problem has delayed her release.

Archbishop tells Northern Ireland to build on progress

The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, the Most Rev Alan Harper, has called on Northern Ireland to continue building on the progress that has been made in establishing a lasting peace.

Pam Rhodes supports campaign against rural hardship

Songs of Praise presenter Pam Rhodes is backing a campaign to raise awareness of hardship in rural England.

Christian youths 'cry out' for persecuted believers

Christian youths on Friday kicked off a time-zone crossing prayer chain for persecuted believers that began in New Zealand and will go around to about 50 countries.

Church Army cements relationship with Christian Enquiry Agency

In September of last year Church Army announced "a major strategic and managerial" partnership with the Christian Enquiry Agency (CEA).

US Christians mull transition to holographic preachers

The prospect of holographic preachers replacing 2D video streams have got Christians in the US debating whether they are a blessing or technology gone too far.

Portsmouth chaplain tells fans to ‘pray up Pompey’

The chaplain of Portsmouth FC is urging fans to pray after it became the first ever Premier League club to enter administration last week.

Mosquito nets aid Mercy Ships' lifesaving work in Togo

Mercy Ships has received a donation of 100 mosquito nets from travel and outdoor adventure specialists, Lifemarque Limited.

Relive best of Delirious? with farewell releases

Let your soul sing again and again with Delirious' farewell CDs and DVDs.

Churches campaign for nuclear free world

An alliance of nine British Churches has joined the World Council of Churches in calling on governments to drastically reduce their nuclear arsenals.

Iranian pastor has visible marks of torture, says wife

An Iranian evangelical pastor who was suddenly arrested and then imprisoned has visible marks of torture, his wife said after she visited him.

Church leaders calls for responsible campaigning on asylum seekers

The leaders of the United Reformed, Baptist and Methodist Churches have urged politicians not to use asylum as a “political football” during their election campaigns.