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Theatre project to spotlight child exploitation
Schoolchildren across the country are to portray some of the worst cases of child exploitation in history in a massive project to raise awareness of childrenâs rights and celebrate childhood.
Methodist call to prayer for Orissa Christians
The Methodist Church is urging Christians to pray for believers threatened with Christmas violence in the Indian state of Orissa.
Financial collapse may be as significant as fall of Berlin Wall
The collapse of major banks and financial institutions may have as great an impact on the world as the fall of the Berlin Wall, says the Bishop of Gibraltar.
Ukraine: Megachurch pastor in business scandal
The pastor of the largest church in Europe has become embroiled in a financial dispute over $100 million invested in a failed business venture he had allegedly encouraged church members to invest in.
Survey finds most Brits don't believe in nativity story
The majority of Britons do not believe in the historical truth of the nativity story about the birth of Jesus, a new survey has found.
Churches unwrapping fresh ways of celebrating Christmas
Nation prepares for a babyâs birth that changed the world.
Taking Jesus into the community
One Newquay artist wants to make sure his local community meets Christ this Christmas.
India steps up security to keep Christians safe at Christmas
Police in India have stepped up security across India but especially in trouble hotspots Orissa and Karnataka to ensure a peaceful Christmas for Christians.
Lichfield Cathedral and Salvation Army celebrate bumper carol concert
The Lichfield Cathedral Special Choir and the Cannock Salvation Army Citadel are celebrating the huge turnout at the cathedralâs traditional annual carol concert.
Archbishop questions human cost of economic measures
A response to the economic downturn must not come at the expense of the most vulnerable, says the Archbishop of Canterbury.
CSW condemns UN defamation resolution
CSW joins international human rights defenders and organisations in condemning a resolution issued by the United Nations General Assembly, which represents a threat to freedom of expression and freedom of religion.
Christian arrests in Eritrea âtroublingâ, says persecution watchdog
The detention of more than 100 Christian men, women and children in Eritrea is âdeeply troublingâ, says one group working to support the persecuted church.
Britain remembers Lockerbie 20 years on
Memorial services were held on Sunday to mark 20 years since a flight bound for New York was blown up over the Scottish town of Lockerbie.
US megachurch grieves death of Christmas show performer
Following the fatal fall of a young actress during a Christmas performance at a Cincinnati megachurch, four special services that will focus on helping to process the loss are being held this weekend.
Orissa Christians hope for peaceful Christmas after shutdown called off
Christians in Orissa, India, can cheerfully celebrate Christmas this year. The state government has officially called off the proposed statewide shutdown called by the nationalist group Sangh Parivar on December 25.
Church insurers link up with bouncers on church security
Church insurers Congregational have linked up with a firm of bouncers to offer churches advice on how to deal with troublesome visitors.