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Indian party pledges to protect minorities
An Indian political party has pledged to ban anti-Christian groups and to reserve jobs for minorities if it is elected.
Churches bringing financal help to credit crunched communities
Religious groups are increasingly being used to dispense financial and legal advice as the credit crunch increasingly bites into British communities.
Most Britons believe in Heaven
A poll has shown that over half of British people believe in Heaven and the supernatural.
Archbishop says recession helps dispel materialism
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, said on Sunday that the recession had allowed people to realise there is more to life than possessions and pleasure.
Downhere pick up third Canadian Grammy
Christian rock band Downhere has snagged their third Canadian Grammy for their album Ending Is Beginning.
MercyMe releases career milestone '10'
MercyMe is celebrating 10 years since their smash hit "I Can Only Imagine" with a new album release, "10".
Bishop to run London Marathon for clean water project
The Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry in western Ireland is to raise funds for a clean water project in Ethiopia by running the London Marathon on April 26.
Scottish Cardinal condemns âflawedâ approach to social ills
The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has condemned the Scottish Government for addressing the symptoms of social breakdown while ignoring the causes.
Casting Crowns, Annie Moses Band to join North Korean festival
Contemporary Christian band Casting Crowns will again participate in North Korea's annual Spring Friendship Arts Festival but this time won't be the only American Christian group there performing.
World Vision International appoints new head
World Vision International, the world's largest Christian humanitarian organisation, has announced its new head.
Archbishop gives message of hope at Easter
The Archbishop of Canterbury has dismissed the notion of secular Britain and reaffirmed God's love for all people in spite of failure.
Charity worker suspended over opposition to homosexual marriage
A Christian man working as a hostel support worker has been suspended from his job after having a conversation with a colleague in which he voiced his opposition to same-sex marriage and homosexual clergy.
Geologist claims scientific explanation for Exodus
A geologist at the University of Chicago has published a book which claims to provide a scientific explanation for biblical events, such as the parting of the Red Sea in the book of Exodus.
New Catholic leader welcomed by Anglicans
The newly appointed leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales says he plans to work for an âopenâ relationship with Anglican leaders.
Pakistan to recognise Easter holiday for Christians
Next year the Pakistani government will recognise Good Friday as a holiday for Christians in the country.
Christians in Jerusalem mark Good Friday
Believers in Jerusalem gathered in their hundreds for prayers on Friday morning at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, at the spot where Jesus is believed to have been crucified and buried.