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WCC leader meets North Korean President

In a recent meeting with a delegation from the World Council of Churches (WCC) visiting Pyongyang, North Korean president Kim Yong-nam said a significant impetus to solving the nuclear weapons stand-off in the region would be for North Korea and the US to meet “face-to-face with each other”.

The Nightingale sings of persecution in Eritrea

Moving new autobiography by gospel singer Helen Berhane from Release International

Most parents lack confidence to perform first aid on their children

As Britain marks Parent’s Week a new survey by the British Red Cross shows only 9 per cent of UK parents are confident and willing to perform first aid.

Competition seeks film makers engaging with Bible

A brand new film competition which aims to get up and coming film makers engaging with the Bible has been launched across the UK.

Conference to mark 150th anniversary of 'Origin of Species'

November 2009 sees the 150th anniversary of the publication of Darwin’s hugely influential book, On The Origin of Species.

Cuban pastors released after charges dropped

Two Baptist leaders imprisoned in eastern Cuba for two weeks have been released after spurious charges of “illicit financial activity” were suddenly dropped, according to Cuban church leaders.

Paul Baloche … a glorious journey

Every believer has signposts for the journey of faith.

Anglican leaders welcome new Catholic structure

Anglican leaders across the global Communion welcomed the Catholic Church's historic decision to allow disaffected Anglicans into their fold.

Academic study to explore religious discrimination in England and Wales

A new academic study is to be launched to consider issues like multi-culturalism, the 7/7 bombings, the ‘war on terror’, laws against religious discrimination, and migration from new European states, and their impact on discrimination on the grounds of religion and belief.

BNP does not speak for British Christians, says Evangelical Alliance

The British National Party is not the defender of genuine Christianity, the Evangelical Alliance has said ahead of the party leader's appearance on the BBC's "Question Time".

Murder victim's family questions Joyce Meyer Ministries

The ministry of televangelist Joyce Meyer may be added as a defendant to the wrongful-death lawsuit filed against a man charged with murdering his wife and two sons.

Ridicule without reason

The title of Bill Maher's new comedy-documentary gives a strong hint of the type of documentary this will be and provides little hope for a genuine dialogue with believers.

Faith communities have 'vital' role to play in tackling climate change

A Nobel Prize-winning scientist says faith communities have a "vital" role to play in addressing climate change.

Phillips, Craig & Dean's 'Revelation Song' still No 1

Phillips, Craig & Dean's 'Revelation' is still top of the charts after 15 weeks.

Benny Hinn confronts critics on miracles and money

In a rare interview, controversial preacher and faith healer Benny Hinn laid some of his cards on the table, saying he's been wanting to answer his critics for 20 years.

Pope approves structure for disillusioned Anglicans

The Pope has approved a document that paves the way for Anglicans disillusioned with the acceptance of women bishops to join the Catholic Church.