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Pastor insists killer turned believer is not dangerous
A convicted child killer who is staying temporarily at the home of an evangelical pastor in Chichester, New Hampshire, says his conversion to Christianity 16 years ago has made him a different man.
Student body says radical Christianity thriving at universities
Increasing numbers of British students are exploring radical and open-minded forms of Christianity, according to the Student Christian Movement (SCM).
Church wants Welsh to legislate on own language
Matters concerning the Welsh language should be dealt with in Cardiff Bay, says the Presbyterian Church of Wales.
Big Daddy Weave promotes weight-loss campaign on tour
Big Daddy Weave frontman Mike Weaver is promoting his campaign to lose 90lb in 2009 in the band's latest tour.
Re:Creation - A modern day Messiah
United Reformed Church minister Derek Wensley is fulfilling his dream of creating a modern day biblical oratorio following in the tradition of Handel's "Messiah" and Haydn's "Creation".
Hope08 makes significant impact
A report by the theology think tank Theos has found that more than 80 per cent of the churches, groups and individuals taking part in Hope08 last year believe the movement made a tangible difference to their communities.
Christians echo Obama's 'new beginnings' call for Iran
Christian broadcasting ministry SAT-7 PARS has echoed US President Barack Obamaâs call for âNew beginningsâ in the Islamic state of Iran.
NGOs remain committed to N Korea despite expulsion
Five humanitarian groups that distribute US aid in North Korea say they are âsaddenedâ by the reclusive countryâs decision this past week to expel them by the end of the month but remain committed to assisting the countryâs people.
Bulgarian MP speaks out against rise of Islamic fundamentalism
Bulgaria's leader of the opposition, Yane Yanev, has spoken out against the forced Islamisation of villages in the southern part of the country.
Pope calls for evangelism in Angola to save people from 'fear of spirits'
Pope Benedict XVI has called on Angolans to continue spreading the Catholic faith and to save their countrymen from traditional witchcraft along with its âfear of spirits, of malign and threatening powersâ.
Three elderly Christians released in Eritrea
The Eritrean Government has released three elderly Christian men after holding them in a military prison camp and police facility.
Christian hotel owners sued by gay couple over marriage stance
A Christian couple are being sued after they refused to let a homosexual couple stay together at their seaside hotel.
Pope condemns abortion and sexual violence on Africa tour
Pope Benedict XVI has reiterated the stance of the Roman Catholic Church against abortion and has condemned sexual violence in his visit to Africa.
Assemblies of God Africa aims to baptise 10 million new believers
The Africa Assemblies of God Alliance (AAGA) has set out to baptise 10 million believers within a 10-year period, reports the denominationâs news agency.
Requiem Mass for 'dedicated' Patrick Azimkar
Fr Michael Dunne, Chaplain to the Forces in London and Chaplain of Westminster Cathedral, celebrated the requiem Mass of Patrick Azimkar at the Royal Military Chapel at the Wellington Barracks last Friday.
Church group helps ex-homeless with healthy eating on a budget
Scottish Churches Housing Action has launched a new cookery book to promote healthy eating on a budget.