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Church trust seeks cycling enthusiasts for county tour
The Herefordshire Historic Churches Trust is hoping to enlist cycling enthusiasts in a tour of the county to raise money for local churches.
India placed on list of countries failing in religious freedom
India has been placed on a watch list of countries where religious freedom is at risk by a US panel warning of a âdisturbing increaseâ in violence against minorities in the country.
Steven Curtis Chapman announces release of 'Beauty will rise'
Steven Curtis Chapman shares his heart since daughter's death in next album, 'Beauty will rise'.
Lockerbie bomber should be released, says Church minister
A Church of Scotland minister believes the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing should be released from jail on compassionate grounds.
How do you know God exists?
The leaders of the Church of England and Roman Catholic Church in England talk candidly about their faith in a Channel 4 documentary.
Christian and Muslim leaders shocked by Pakistani violence
The Bishop of Bradford and the leadership of the Bradford Council for Mosques have expressed their âshockâ and âdismayâ at a recent wave of violence in Pakistan in which eight Christians were killed and dozens injured.
Research into ethnic minority gays criticised for wasting taxpayerâs money
A research project into ethnic minority gays in Scotland has been criticised for wasting taxpayerâs money after only six people were found to take part in the research.
Ghanaâs Christian youth told to prioritise honesty and hard work
Ghanaâs Deputy Upper West Regional Minister, Kale Caesar, has told religious organisations and local communities across the country to discourage ill-gotten wealth, trading it in for values of honesty, hard work and discipline.
Catholic Church âmortifiedâ by âarrogantâ Berlusconi
The Roman Catholic Church says feels âuneaseâ and is âmortifiedâ by recent revelations about the private life of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Phillips, Craig and Dean earn highest retail chart debut in career
Phillips, Craig and Dean reach No 1 on radio with âRevelation Songâ and No 1 in retail with Fearless.
US Christian family charity issues fundraising plea
US Christian group Focus on the Family has issued a special fundraising plea following a âserious budget shortfallâ.
Lutherans urged to challenge unjust food structures
The quest for daily bread is not only an ethical, moral and theological question but also a spiritual challenge for the worldwide Lutheran Church, says its leader the Rev Dr Ishmael Noko.
Catholic Church criticises Italyâs £112 million lottery fever as âidolatryâ
The Roman Catholic Church has criticised Italyâs lottery fever as millions across the country flock to stores to buy tickets, tempted by the world record jackpot of £112 million.
Christian version of Top Trumps teaches children biblical values
Trading cards game Top Trumps has been popular among young children for decades, but a new alternative Christian version of the game has been released to help children learn more about biblical characters and values.
Third teen dies from crash with MercyMe tour bus
The pregnant teen driver whose car collided with the tour bus carrying Christian rock band MercyMe died Tuesday after having been in critical condition since the crash three days earlier.
Dennyâs diner offers special discount to churchgoers
A Texas branch of American diner chain Dennyâs has been offering special discounts to its churchgoing customers in a drive to bring in more customers.