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Christians pressure Washington to cut poverty in half

Hundreds of Christians walked the halls of the Senate and House buildings on Tuesday to apply pressure on political leaders and push through doors that they hope will lead to a reduction in domestic poverty.

14-year-old Christian girl raped and forced to convert to Islam

CLAAS is calling on the Pakistani Government to ban forced conversions after a group of Muslim men raped a 14-year-old Christian girl and forced her to convert to Islam.

Ted Haggard story is a valuable lesson on sin - and forgiveness

One of the fastest growing churches in the country hosted former evangelical leader Ted Haggard and his wife on Sunday in a "no-holds-barred" interview.

72-year-old runs last marathon for Methodist charity

A 72-year-old churchgoer has funds for a project in Malawi on Sunday by running the full 26.5 miles of the London Marathon.

Christians and Muslims explore citizenship

Welsh Christians and Muslims will hold a joint conference on Thursday exploring the concept of citizenship in a global world.

Christians to mobilise for outreach at London Olympics

Christians from all denominations will come together for a major conference in July to see how they can maximise the presence of the church during the 2012 Olympics in London.

Pakistani minorities protest killing of Christians

Hundreds of Pakistani Christians have protested against the murder of Christians in Karachi.

China could be Christian country in a decade

With the growth of the church in China, one mission organisation is predicting that the communist nation could become a Christian country in a matter of ten years.

Pope visits 'tent cities' of Italian earthquake victims

The Pope has visited victims of the earthquake which struck the region of Abruzzo just before Easter this year. The earthquake killed almost 300 people, and thousands are still living in tents after their homes were destroyed.

Kenneth E Hagin’s daughter to visit Liverpool

The Rev Pat Harrison, daughter of the late Kenneth E Hagin, will share her insights into the Word of God with the people of Liverpool from 15 to 16 May.

Pope and Prince Charles discuss climate change

Prince Charles and Pope Benedict XVI exchange thoughts on climate change in private audience.

US progressives move to end global poverty

Jim Wallis and other progressives say it's "movement time" as they look to eradicate poverty at home and abroad.

'Angels and Demons' critic sorts out 'lies' from fiction

Most Christians familiar with his works will agree that author Dan Brown’s first bestseller, Angels and Demons, is nowhere near as blasphemous – if at all – as his second, The Da Vinci Code.

Christian donors giving more despite recession

The worst economic crisis to hit the UK in decades has not prevented Christians from giving to good causes, according to new figures from Stewardship.

Use vote for hope not hate, say Cumbrian church leaders

Cumbrian church leaders are urging people not to vote for the BNP in forthcoming European and county council elections.

Iraq: Murder of Christians stuns Kirkuk

Iraq’s Christian community is in shock after the murder on Sunday of three people including a newly engaged man and a woman just a year into her marriage.