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Burma: CSW condemns crackdown on churches in Rangoon
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has received reports of a serious crackdown on churches in Rangoon, the former capital of Burma.
Christian Aid decries Heathrow expansion
Christian Aid has hit out at the Government after it gave the green light for a third runway at Heathrow on Thursday.
Study: Spirituality, not religious practice, makes children happier
Children who are more spiritual tend to be happier, according to a recently published study.
Parishioners responding to Archbishop's Gaza appeal
Parishioners across Wales are responding to the Archbishop of Walesâ urgent appeal for money for frontline medical centres under attack in Gaza.
Church to open multi-million pound home for dementia sufferers
The Church of Scotland is to open a new care home for demential sufferers in Aberdeen.
Leprosy Mission to fund new project in Nigeria
Over 100 countries will take part in celebrations for the 55th annual World Leprosy Day on 25 January.
Couple refuse to abort conjoined twins
A pregnant woman who discovered last week that she is carrying a rare form of conjoined twins has pledged not to abort them.
Blast from the past for Gaither Vocal Band
Gaither Music Group has announced plans for a radical transformation of the Gaither Vocal Band, including the departure of long-time GVB lead singer, Guy Penrod, and the groupâs baritone since 2004, Marshall Hall.
Prince's sister releases gospel album
The sister of award-winning artist Prince has released her first gospel CD.
CofE clergy praise new Bishop of St Albans
Senior Church of England clergy in the Diocese of Lichfield have paid tribute to the Bishop of Shrewsbury, the Rt Rev Dr Alan Smith, who was named this morning by Downing Street as the new Bishop of St Albans.
Gospel for Asia missionary held in India on forced conversion charges
A Gospel for Asia missionary is being detained in India after he was accused of forcing conversions to Christianity.
Church of England celebrates 150 years of the parish magazine
The Church of England has launched a new section of its website in celebration of 150 years of the parish magazine.
CLC supports radio presenter sacked for defending Christianity
The Christian Legal Centre has taken up the case of a Christian radio presenter in Glasgow who was sacked for defending Christianity on air.
Bear each otherâs burdens, says Lutheran head
The world may want to go it alone, but the church needs to bear the burdens of others, says the General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation.
Tenth Avenue North tops new Christian artists of 2008
With nearly 60,000 in physical sales, Tenth Avenue North was the best selling new Christian artist of 2008, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Credit crunch is opportunity to rediscover nation's vision - Sentamu
The Archbishop of York called last night for Britain to use the credit crunch as a time to reassess its priorities as a country and to rediscover its vision as a nation.