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Release warns of appalling conditions in Laos jails

Release International is warning about the appalling conditions in that country's jails following the sentencing this week of a pregnant British woman to life imprisonment in Laos.

CSW launches Inclusive India campaign

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has launched new campaign Inclusive India, to urge the Indian government and international stakeholders to focus afresh on the rights of India’s marginalised minorities.

Church minister condemns assisted suicide Bill

One of the most senior Church of Scotland ministers has condemned an effort by Labour peers to change the law on assisted suicide.

US: Evangelicals pessimistic about Christianity's future

US evangelical leaders are optimistic about the growth of Christianity worldwide, but when it comes to the state of the faith on home turf, they're not so sure.

International Baptist seminary celebrates diamond jubilee

The International Baptist Theological Seminary in Prague celebrates its diamond jubilee.

Anglican musician sets Eucharist to music

What connects 60s classics from the Bee Gees, a vicar's dog collar and an award winning radio show? The answer, John Pantry.

Europe heads to the polling booths

The British public headed to the polling booths on Thursday on the first day of voting in the largest trans-national election in history.

Exhibition bucks recession and heads towards 'hands on' expo

NOT CONTENT to rest on their laurels, organisers of the Christian Resources Exhibition are bucking the recession and plan to develop the event over the next few years.

Doing church – the messy way!

When members of St Wilfrid's church in Cowplain realised they needed to reach more children, they turned to what every child loves most to help them do it.

Portsmouth churchgoers aim to make world a kinder place

Worshippers from across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are helping to make the world a kinder place bit by bit.

Franklin Graham festival draws 30,000 people in Estonia

More than 30,000 people attended the Franklin Graham Festival of Hope last weekend in the eastern European country of Estonia.

Havant rector aims to get out and about

The new man in charge of Havant’s city centre church has vowed to be seen around town.

Sentamu tops poll of 'most respected' living Christians

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has been nominated as "the most respected living Christian" in a national poll of churchgoers.

Make the cross count in elections, says CARE

Christians are being urged to go to the polling booths on Thursday to register their votes in the local and European elections.

Christians being ‘sidelined’, says head of Asian Christian Fellowship

The head of the Asian Christian Fellowship told MPs today that Christians in the UK are facing increasing persecution.

Christian rap artists: Don't waste your life

Christian rap artists and an evangelical ministry have teamed up for a 25-plus city tour to challenge Christians and concertgoers not to waste their life.