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Corrie star joins 'fair sex' movement

Sacha Parkinson, who plays Sophie Webster’s Christian friend Sian in Coronation Street, is one of many young people interviewed for “Just Sex”, a new book that takes a revolutionary look at sexual ethics.

CSW backs call for freedom of Burma's political prisoners

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is joining a coalition of campaigners urging the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, to make the release of political prisoners in Burma his personal priority.

Harvard Aids expert supports Pope's stance on contraception

A leading AIDS expert from Havard University has supported Pope Benedict XVI, who has come under a hail of criticism on his visit to Africa, for suggesting that the distribution of contraception actually spreads rather than prevents AIDS.

Egypt lawyer calls for Christian adoption law

A lawyer is calling on the Egyptian Government to pass a law allowing Christians to adopt children.

Israel Houghton on walking the talk

Israel Houghton opens up about what inspires his worship and where he thinks he'll be five years from now.

Former North Korean propoganda officer now spreading the Gospel

A former propaganda officer for the North Korean army who defected from the secretive state is now working to spread the Gospel amongst his oppressed countrymen.

Mission group says 10 per cent of Indians now Christian

Over 800 pastoral leaders have gathered for two Frontline Shepherd conferences in India to tackle the subject of evangelism in a predominantly non-Christian country and the problems posed by anti-conversion laws.

Northern Ireland's Protestants press Government on primary school exam

Three Protestant denominations in Northern Ireland have called on the government to introduce a temporary 11 plus exam for primary school students being transferred to secondary education.

Pope to Muslims: True religion rejects violence

Pope Benedict told Muslim leaders in Cameroon Thursday that true religion rejects violence.

Anglicans struggling with visa restrictions

It has been revealed that two women theologians from Pakistan and Tanzania were unable to gain entry to the UK for the first conference for Anglican women theological educators held earlier this year.

Climate change campaigners gather in Coventry for day of action

As EU leaders meet in Brussels to today to discuss key issues including Europe’s response to global warming, campaigners from across the UK are gathering in Coventry to demand urgent action to avert climate catastrophe.

Messiah - live performance to be broadcast in UK cinemas

Handel’s Messiah will be the first ever choral performance to be streamed live via satellite to cinemas across the UK and Europe on Palm Sunday.

Football programme helps South African children combat social breakdown

Football is helping children in South Africa overcome social issues like family breakdown and gang culture.

Christians still giving despite downturn, says book ministry

Christians are still giving generously in spite of the economic downturn, says Speaking Volumes.

Pope's Aids comments defended ahead of Angola visit

The Pope’s representative in Angola has defended comments by the Roman Catholic head opposing the use of contraception in the fight against Aids.

Spanish Church launches anti-abortion campaign

The Roman Catholic Church in Spain has launched a campaign against abortion following the government’s announcement that it intends to liberalise the country’s 1985 abortion law.