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Orissa's Christian voters face intimidation
There have been reports that voters in Orissa State in India have been subjected to intimidation and have been forced to vote for the Hindu nationalist party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Religious order sees impressive growth
A religious order which started a decade ago with just eight sisters has now spread to four continents â making it one of the fastest growing religious movements of its kind.
Gaza Christians have mixed feelings about Pope's visit
Christians in the Gaza Strip are having mixed feelings about Pope Benedict XVI and his upcoming visit to Israel.
Ben Utecht: From pro-footballer to worship artist
American pro-footballer Ben Utecht shines a different talent in his God-glorifying debut album.
Church calls for 48-hour working week
Leaders of the Presbyterian Church of Wales have written to Prime Minister Gordon Brown urging the Government to end its opt-out of a European directive that limits the working week to 48 hours.
Irish Cardinal to meet loyalist representatives
Cardinal Sean Brady, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland, will meet loyalist leaders in Northern Ireland for the first time this week.
Willow Creekers challenged by kindness that costs
Doing good is one thing. Doing good until it hurts is another. But Willow Creek pastor Darren Whitehead is asking nothing less of his flock.
Children in Northern Ireland twice as likely to pray
Children in Northern Ireland are twice as likely to pray regularly as children in other parts of the UK, according to a new survey.
Bishop speaks out against contraception in schools
The Catholic Bishop of Birmingham, William Kenney, has criticised a scheme at six Oxfordshire schools, including one Catholic school, where students will be given access to contraception including the emergency pill and advice on how to use it.
Ministry leader emphasises youth outreach on Columbine anniversary
People across the nation observed a moment of silence Monday at the exact time that gunshots broke out on the campus of Columbine High School in Colorado ten years earlier.
Pope wishes Orthodox Christians happy Easter
Pope Benedict XVI has wished Orthodox Christians a happy Easter.
Churches seek to counter far-right politics
The Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church are urging their member churches to take action against far-right and racist politics ahead of the European elections on June 4.
Humanist joins BBC committee on religious broadcasting
A new independent body set up to liaise with the BBC on its religious broadcasting is to include a humanist.
Matthew West scores second No 1 for 'The Motions'
The song that spurred a recent movement led by popular Christian artist Matthew West is the No 1 single of this week, according to the Radio & Records Christian AC Monitored chart.
Two Egyptian Christians killed
Two Christians have been shot dead by Muslim villagers in southern Egypt in what is believed to be a revenge killing.
Mission groups fear spread of Taliban in Pakistan
The Taliban takeover of the Swat valley in Pakistan is likely to expand to cover all of the country if it continues unchecked and will mean worsening conditions for Christians in the country, say mission groups.