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Holy Week continues for Orthodox Church
One week after it was celebrated by most Protestant and Catholic churches, Holy Week is just beginning for the Orthodox Church.
Coronation Street criticised over anti-Christian comments
ITV has received a barrage of complaints after Coronation Street character Ken Barlow criticised Christianity and claimed that his grandson Simonâs school was indoctrinating him.
UK church is finding fresh confidence, says new Evangelical Alliance head
The church in the UK is regaining its confidence as it lives out the Gospel in local communities, says the new head of the Evangelical Alliance.
Ministry reaches out to would-be pirates
A Christian ministry is reaching out to potential Somalian pirates. Pirates from Somalia have been grabbing headlines in recent months for hijacking ships off the east African coast.
Indian election candidate arrested for hate speech
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate has been arrested in India for making an anti-Christian hate speech at a rally in the state of Orissa.
Conservative Anglicans insist new fellowship is not separatist
Orthodox Anglicans from around the world are scheduled to gather in London in July to launch a spiritual movement within the global Anglican Communion.
India: Evangelical group condemns hate speeches against Christians
The Evangelical Fellowship of India has condemned the use of hate speeches by Bharatiya Janata Party candidates to fan communal feelings in the Kandhamal district of Orissa.
Southwark Diocese agrees to correct registered baptism
The Anglican Diocese of Southwark has agreed to correct the registered baptism of an atheist who claims he was too young to consent to the ceremony.
Christian journalist in hiding for refusing to convert to Islam
A Christian journalist in Pakistan has received death threats after publishing articles calling for greater democracy and for refusing to convert to Islam.
Roman Christians were poorer than non-believers
Recent research conducted on the bones of early Christians in Rome has suggested they were generally poorer than non-Christian Romans.
Church group announces day of prayer for Turkey
The Association of Protestant Churches in Turkey is inviting Christians worldwide to join in a day of prayer for the predominantly Muslim country.
Archbishop joins Canterbury pilgrimage
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, took part in a pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral with young believers on Monday before leading an interactive service.
Bible translation campaign draws millions in support
The world's largest Bible translation organisation has received over $117 million in gifts, pledges, and other commitments since launching a billion-dollar effort late last year.
From Landâs End to John OâGroats
Youth for Christ's new national director and four other cyclists are training hard for a bike ride from Land's End to John O' Groats to raise money towards youth evangelism.
Call for better understanding between church and society
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Wales has called for better understanding between churches and society in an age of recession and terrorist threats.
Swedish church unveils Lego Jesus
A Church in Sweden celebrated Easter in a rather unique way by unveiling a Lego statue of Jesus Christ.