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Christians pledge to live simply

More than a hundred Christians have pledged to live simply, generously and thankfully over the next 12 months.

Pakistan: Persecution watchdog fears ‘Talibanisation’ of Karachi

Observers in Pakistan are warning that the ‘Talibanisation’ of the nation’s largest city, Karachi, has begun.

Christian teacher suspended for opposing pro-gay training

A Christian teacher has been suspended from his job after complaining that a staff training session was used to promote homosexuality.

Atheists on the offensive against Christianity in schools

The National Federation of Atheist, Humanist and Secular Student Societies (AHS) is planning an offensive against Christianity in schools this summer.

Adviser quits Blair's Faith Foundation over gay comments

Tony Blair’s Faith Foundation has suffered a setback following Blair’s comments that the Catholic Church should “modernise” its views on homosexuality.

Christians alarmed by morning after pill ad

Christian Concern For Our Nation has spoken out against the UK’s first TV advert for the morning after pill.

Orissa Christians wary as final phase of elections begins

The second and final phase of elections in Orissa, India, began on Thursday amid tight security.

Faith leaders help launch global campaign against malaria

The fight against malaria picked up momentum and excitement Friday as global and faith leaders set aside their differences and acknowledged that they can bring an end to the scourge together.

Cardinal Newman moves closer to sainthood

Cardinal John Henry Newman, a protestant who converted to Roman Catholicism in the 19th century is closer to becoming the next English person to be made a saint by the Vatican.

Bishop says Somali piracy is 'fight back' against globalisation

The Anglican Bishop in the Horn of Africa has said that piracy in the region is “almost an industry” and is a way for Somalis to “fight back” against injustices caused by globalisation.

'Rolling Reverend' shows shock value of resurrection

A vicar at a church in Cheshire has been named “The Rolling Reverend” after delivering a sermon on the resurrection of Jesus during which he roller skated up and down the aisle of the church.

Stop The Traffik welcomes Mars pledge on workers rights

Campaigners against human trafficking have welcomed the decision by chocolate maker Mars to ensure that all cocoa in its chocolate is made under Rainforest Alliance certification by 2020.

Christian Aid calls on IMF to rethink economic policies

Christian Aid has called upon the International Monetary Fund to ditch “discredited” economic policies that have only worsened poverty in Africa.

Top artist award caps emotional year for Curtis Chapman

Christian music star Steven Curtis Chapman was named “Artist of the Year” by the Gospel Music Association and honored with his 55th and 56th Dove Awards.

Christians say financial advice as important as spiritual

Financial advice has become as essential as spiritual advice during the recession for over half of Christians (52 per cent) polled by Premier Radio.

Christians must be at forefront of ethnic integration, says evangelical leader

Christians must model ethnic integration across Europe – that’s the message from the head of the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA).