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Victory for Christian nurse suspended over prayer offer

A nurse from Weston-super-Mare who was suspended without pay for asking a patient whether she would like to be prayed for has tonight been reinstated by North Somerset Primary Care Trust.

Faith gives hope in tough times, says Blears

Faith-based groups have an important role to play in bringing hope in the face of today’s economic challenges, says Communities Secretary Hazel Blears.

Billy Graham focuses on Second Coming in 2009

This year, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association will focus on the return of Jesus Christ and help prepare believers for life in the last days, according to a recent announcement.

Aid group expelled from Sudan over Bibles

An American aid group has been expelled from the Darfur region of Sudan after officials discovered 3,400 Arabic language Bibles in its office.

World Vision distributes emergency kits to families in Gaza

World Vision is delivering more than 1,100 emergency kits to families in Gaza still struggling without basic necessities in the wake of the recent conflict between Hamas and Israel.

Get financial help before it's too late, says Parsons

Rob Parsons and his daughter Katie Clarke have teamed up in a new book advising people to seek financial help with their debt before it's too late.

Haggard: Christian right is off course

Disgraced pastor Ted Haggard didn’t hold back when criticising the Christian right during a recent interview in which he accused the movement of acting in an ungospel-like manner and having the wrong understanding of human sexuality.

Anglican Primates tell Mugabe to go

Anglican Primates meeting in Alexandria, Egypt, have called on Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to step down.

North Korea still worst persecutor of Christians

Reclusive North Korea has yet again topped Open Doors’ list of the worst persecutors of Christians in the world.

New Christian charity to help ex-offenders start over

Volunteers will get to work this week helping former prisoners from north Wales start a new life as part of a new scheme being launched on Thursday.

Archbishop awards Cross of St Augustine to Canadian Catholic priest

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has awarded the Cross of St Augustine to Monsignor Donald Bolen for his service to Anglican-Roman Catholic relations.

Disney's 'Bolt' is a masterpiece for all ages

“For every laugh, there should be a tear” – these were the words of Walt Disney. And while there may not be a tear for every laugh (there are a lot of laughs) in “Bolt”, Disney’s latest animated work of art definitely hits the nail on the head.

Healing on the Streets in North Finchley

Among the shoppers making their way down the High Road in North Finchley are those seeking a different kind of fulfilment than what the stores can offer.

Bible Society welcomes controversial Religious Studies course

A new Religious Studies GCSE syllabus which explores topics of homosexuality, binge drinking and drugs has been welcomed by Bible Society’s education expert Ann Holt.

Fox takes up next Narnia film after Disney drop-out

With Walt Disney Pictures no longer on board to help launch the third movie instalment of the “Chronicles of Narnia”, 20th Century Fox has reportedly stepped in to partner with Walden Media for the next title in the Christian-themed fantasy series.

India's political parties told to make Christian security a priority

The safety and security of minorities must be the top priority of India's political parties in the forthcoming elections, says the All India Christian Council.