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Bocelli, St Paul’s choir lead attempt at world’s biggest carol sing-along

Tenor Andrea Bocelli and the St Paul’s Cathedral choir led crowds in an attempt to stage the biggest carol singing event in the world last night.

US Christian doctors blast House Bill as 'overdose' in reform

The nation’s largest faith-based association of physicians strongly criticised the new 2,000-page House health care Bill as an “overdose” in reform that injects massive government intervention in the system.

Brazil's March for Jesus draws 1.5 million evangelicals

The annual March for Jesus in Brazil drew more than 1.5 million evangelical Christians on Monday.

African and Caribbean leaders call churches to community action

Unite and engage. This was the rallying call to the church at a conference on Friday to celebrate Black History Month.

Philippines: Typhoons knock churches' rehabilitation work

Weeks after a major storm hits, churches are usually looking to shift from aid to rehabilitation work, but the series of storms to hit the Philippines is making that difficult.

'Fireproof' creators to reveal plans for fourth film

Movie-making church ministry Sherwood Pictures will be announcing the title and story line of its next movie this month and has been providing video “clues” over the past week.

Professionals failing to spot UK’s ‘hidden’ exploited children, says charity

Children and young people trafficked into the UK are struggling to get help from authorities responsible for their welfare, warns The Children’s Society.

UNICEF invites Christians to fill ‘Jars of Grace’ this Christmas

UNICEF is appealing to Christians and other people of faith to fill up ‘Jars of Grace’ for underprivileged children worldwide.

Kirk Franklin in London for one night only

Gospel artist Kirk Franklin is hitting the capital this month for a one-off concert.

Church launches seven year climate change strategy

The Church of England has launched a seven-year strategy aimed at mitigating and adapting to climate change.

Youth for Christ seeks to reach every young offender

Youth for Christ has overhauled its young offenders ministry in a bid to fulfil its vision of bringing a message of hope to every young offender in the UK.

Duncan Smith calls for reform of ‘chaotic’ criminal justice system

Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith is calling for the urgent reform of Britain’s “chaotic” criminal justice system.

Thousand Foot Krutch forges ahead with new booking agent and album

Last month, Thousand Foot Krutch released their fifth studio album Welcome To The Masquerade to resounding media and fan acclaim debuting at No 35 on the Billboard Top 200 as well as on the iTunes overall and rock album charts.

Churches celebrate 10th anniversary of 'justification' agreement

Methodists, Lutherans and Roman Catholics worldwide on Saturday observed the tenth anniversary of the signing of a landmark ecumenical agreement considered one of the most significant since the Reformation.

New bishop invites Shrewsbury locals to ‘pull up a pew’

A town crier will be inviting locals to ‘pull up a pew’ with the new Bishop of Shrewsbury on Monday.

Christian Aid unveils list of most secretive tax havens

The UK is among the world’s 10 most secretive tax havens in a new list published by Christian Aid and the Tax Justice Network.