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Indian Christians call for justice ahead of new election
Christian leaders in India have called on all political parties to bring justice for the Indian Christian community ahead of a new general election in the country.
Christian Aid goodwill ambassador 'humbled' by award
The Rev Canon Gideon B Byamugisha says he is overwhelmed, excited and humbled to have been named as this yearâs recipient of the prestigious Niwano Peace Prize - the Nobel Peace Prize of the faith community.
Dutch artist sets up 'God's answer machine'
A Dutch artist has set up a telephone line allowing people to leave messages for God in a move he hopes will help people contemplate their lives.
From Eden to Eternity in just an hour
Could you squeeze the story of the Bible into a one hour long play?
CAP crowned UKâs Best Small Company for second year
Leading Christian debt counselling charity, Christians Against Poverty (CAP), has scooped the prestigious award of Sunday Times Best Small Company to Work For 2009, following its success the previous year.
Archbishop warns of rise of BNP during economic crisis
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has warned that the financial crisis could make the UK more vulnerable to political extremism and the rise of parties like the British National Party (BNP).
Drought and hunger hit Afghanistan hard
Drought-stricken and internally displaced, many Afghans canât even be sure of one good meal a day for themselves and their family, says Church World Service.
WER wants to turn Easter eggs into real eggs
This Easter Christian charity World Emergency Relief (WER) is asking people to turn one chocolate Easter egg into 150 real eggs for a hungry family in Africa.
YMCA resident to lobby UN on youth justice issues
Daniella Abbate, a resident of the YMCA in Surbiton, is travelling to Geneva this week to lobby the UN on youth justice issues.
Churches press Prime Minister on climate change response
Church of England bishops urge Prime Minister to secure a "strong, just and effective" response to climate change.
Historic Plymouth church given minster status
A church in Plymouth is to be given minster status, more than 50 years after it was rebuilt following its destruction in the Second World War.
Most Britons reject creationism and intelligent design, says survey
Theology think-tank Theos has conducted a survey which suggests that 80 per cent of people in the UK disbelieve creationism and intelligent design, which state that God created man in the last 10,000 years. However it also showed that nearly half the population believe that Christianity and evolution do not clash.
Catholic priest numbers increasing worldwide
A statistical yearbook presented to Pope Benedict XVI has shown that the number of Catholic priests in the world has been steadily increasing for nearly a decade.
Catholics warn equality and diversity rules could victimise Christian teachers
The Roman Catholic Church has spoken out against a proposed new code of conduct for school teachers, saying that it could force teachers who refuse to promote Islam and gay rights out of the profession.
West Yorkshire churches to help tackle debt problems in recession
Church leaders in West Yorkshire have come together to help people deal with the problem of debt during the recession and are encouraging churches to become centres of advice and practical support on the issue.
University Challenge star is 'thoughtful and reflective', says chaplain
The chaplain of Corpus Christi College Oxford has told of how the senior common room of the college is âvery proudâ of its victory over Manchester University in the final of the BBC quiz show University Challenge.