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Chapman, Smith hit road for spring 'United Tour'

Christian music stars Steven Curtis Chapman and Michael W Smith have teamed up for a second round of dates for their "United Tour".

Prayers said for missing chef

Prayers have been said for Claudia Lawrence, the chef who went missing 12 days ago.

Bishops reject request to ring bells on St George's Day

Church of England Bishops have rejected a request to ring out the bells of churches on St George’s Day.

Religious leaders tell G20 not to forget promises to poor

Religious leaders have urged G20 nations not to forget the world’s poorest people when they meet in London this week to discuss the global financial crisis.

Reformed church bodies launch first joint website ahead of official merger

The two largest Reformed church bodies in the world unveiled the details of their historic joint conference last week, launching together the first site for their soon-to-be-officially merged group.

Increasing concern for missing Chinese house church lawyer

China Aid Association has expressed its increasing concern for the life of Gao Zhisheng, a Chinese Christian human rights attorney, who disappeared over 50 days ago in China.

Sri Lanka can no longer be ignored, says Christian Aid

The situation for trapped civilians in Sri Lanka is "becoming graver by the day"’, says Christian Aid.

CofE and BBC clash over religious broadcasting

The Church of England has criticised the BBC for sidelining Christians in its broadcasting.

CSW decries passing of UN defamation resolution

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has decried the passing of a United Nations resolution it warns could be abused by some countries to silence religious communities.

Bishop of Rochester announces resignation

The Bishop of Rochester has announced plans to step down so that he can dedicate his time to defending persecuted Christians.

The Christian billionaire's approach to the financial crisis

The president of a well-known Indonesian conglomerate has shared his strategy for coping with the global financial meltdown.

MP says CoE 'overcome with political correctness'

A Conservative MP has criticised the leadership of the Church of England for being “overcome with political correctness”.

Church leaders tell G20 to put people first

Some 2,000 Christians marched with other campaigners through central London on Saturday to pressure G20 leaders to put people first when they meet next week for talks on the global economic crisis.

Corrie star supports 'moral' sex ed initiatives

Kids should be taught about sex “in a moral way”, according to Coronation Street’s 17-year-old Sacha Parkinson, as a Christian charity launches three short videos explicit about the impact of sex on others.

Christians to join thousands in march for fairer global economy

Thousands of Christians are expected to join a major march through central London to demand that G20 leaders meeting in London next week agree a fair and sustainable future for the global economy.

Three Iranians imprisoned for spreading Gospel

Three Christians in Iran have been found guilty of propagating the Gospel and “cooperation with anti-government movements”.