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Vietnam: Priest thrown from hospital window

Catholics have carried out mass demonstrations in Vietnam this week against a violent police clampdown on a protest over a disputed site.

Churches destroyed in Islamic violence in Nigeria

At least six churches were destroyed in the last few days in northern Nigeria as a result of the violence by members of a radical Islamic group.

Selah chronicles hope amidst sorrow

You Deliver Me, the long-awaited seventh recording from Gold-selling Dove Award-winning Curb artist Selah, is slated to bow August 25.

‘Right-to-die’ law to be clarified after Purdy victory

A landmark ruling yesterday has cleared the way for families to help terminally ill relatives to end their lives without the risk of prosecution.

CSW condemns execution of North Korean Christian woman

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has condemned reports of ongoing violations of religious freedom in communist North Korea in light of last month’s public execution of one Christian woman.

Democracy under threat from secularism, report warns

The future of freedom and equality of expression have come under threat from the dominance of "the religion of secularism" in the public sphere, a new report from the Jubilee Centre warns.

Obscene Bible comments reflect ‘failure’ of church

Obscene comments written into a Bible on display as part of an art exhibition reflect the failure of the church to demonstrate the message of God’s reconciliation with man through Jesus Christ, says the head of Wycliffe Bible Translators.

Archbishop's trust to support youth as they transform their communities

The Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu and Archbishop Desmond Tutu are to launch a new youth trust supporting young people as they seek to make a difference in their local communities.

Avalon ready to rock with 'Reborn'

Avalon are now Reborn, their aptly titled brand new project, slated for release on September 15

Indian court convicts five more for Orissa anti-Christian violence

An Indian court has sentenced another five persons to six years in prison for the second time in a month for their involvement in violence against Christians in Orissa a year ago.

Christian Aid welcomes report on tackling bribery

Parliament’s new report on the Bribery Bill is an important step forward towards long-overdue UK legislation against corporate bribery overseas, says Christian Aid.

Now is a good time for Christians to enter politics, says Cox

Human rights activist Baroness Caroline Cox believes now is a good time for Christians to consider going into politics.

Hawk Nelson introduce 'Live Life Loud'

Hawk Nelson hope their next album will encourage fans to 'Live Life Loud'.

New Archdeacon of London hopes to reach City workers

Bishop of London installs new Archdeacon of London in ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral.

Council reinstates Christian paediatrician

A Christian paediatrician, dismissed as a medical adviser because she could not professionally recommend the placement of children with same-sex couples, has been re-instated by Northamptonshire County Council following media and public support.

Rick Warren gets to work on new book

Megachurch Pastor Rick Warren is working on his next book – the follow-up to the bestselling Purpose Driven Life, which launched him to international prominence back in 2002.