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Experts question swine flu drug as churches practise vigilance

The policy of using antiviral drugs for children suspected of having swine flu has been questioned by researchers.

‘Gay survey’ to take place within Church of England

A national survey is set to take place to reveal the number of gay clergy within the Church of England.

Archbishop warns against prayer opt-out in schools

The Archbishop of Wales has warned that allowing 16-year-olds to opt out of prayer in assembly could lead to the marginalisation of religion in schools.

Jesus at the edge

At a time when many young people feel written off as hoodie-wearing troublemakers, one Christian youth worker is going the extra mile to see young people on a deprived estate in south-east London enter into a loving, saving relationship with Jesus Christ.

Bishop defends value of senior bishops

A Church of England bishop has defended the importance of senior bishops as the Church’s General Synod considers reductions as part of cost saving proposals.

Indian Christians protest Pakistani violence

Indian Christians have protested in front of the Pakistani High Commission in Delhi in a show of solidarity with believers under attack in neighbouring Pakistan.

MercyMe’s ‘heartache’ after fatal bus crash

Members of popular Christian rock band MercyMe have expressed their sorrow after a crash involving their tour bus on the early hours of Saturday morning left two teenagers dead and a third in critical condition.

Churches welcome Pakistani PM’s pledge to review blasphemy laws

National Council of Churches in Pakistan (NCCP) has welcomed Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's pledge to review blasphemy laws that has been used since decades to subdue Christians in the predominantly Muslim nation.

Introducing Brenton Brown

One of the best loved modern worship songwriters offers congregational favourites in new six-song CD.

International community urged to bring change to Burma

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has called on the international community to intensify efforts to bring change to Burma.

Storms make the church stronger, says Hybels

Rogue waves provide the perfect conditions for leadership and greatness to emerge, said Pastor Bill Hybels at the annual Leadership Summit.

A meeting of hearts and minds in South Korea

The wonders of the Internet and digital technology may have made it possible for truly global conversations across thousands of miles, but nothing quite beats being in the same room and getting to know the people behind the ideas.

Bishop laments 'stone throwing' over MPs' expenses scandal

As the MPs expenses scandal continues to rumble on, a Church of England bishop has criticised the "drip drip" of leaked revelations as "an invitation to participate in a ritual humiliation".

Nigerian Christians lament lack of international concern over bloodshed

Christians in the northern Nigerian city of Maiduguri are expressing increasing dismay at what they perceive as a lack of international concern for the suffering of their communities, reports Christian Solidarity Worldwide.

Church Army evangelist ‘makes Jesus famous’ on Trafalgar Square plinth

A Church Army evangelist took the opportunity to communicate the Christian message to passersby in London’s Trafalgar Square on Sunday morning.

Youth deliver Micah Challenge to EU Commissioner

The European Commissioner for youth invited Micah Challenge International to meet him this week after 1,700 young people from around Europe wrote to the Commission appealing for them to realise the Millennium Development Goals.