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Anglican priest cracks Charles Wesley code
An Anglican priest has finally cracked the code Methodist co-founder Charles Wesley used when writing about sensitive matters in his diary some 250 years ago.
CSW condemns 'horrific' attacks on Christians in India
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has condemned the murder of Indian Hindu leader Swami Lakhmananda Saraswati on Saturday, and the "horrific" attacks which have been launched against the Christian community in Orissa state by Hindu extremists subsequently.
Walsall's lay 'archbishop' dies after fall at home
Tributes have been paid to the lay chair of the Anglican Deanery of Walsall, Terry Bunn, who died unexpectedly on Monday following a fall at his home in Pelsall. He would have reached his 65th birthday next Monday.
Lambeth more successful than expected, says Archbishop
Despite protests and divisions at the recent Lambeth Conference, Anglican leaders have succeeded in rebuilding trust and relationships, says the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Australian Christians walk to bring Bibles to persecuted believers
Hundreds of Australian Christians are stretching their legs to help bring God's Word to persecuted believers around the world.
WOW Hits 2009 packs in Chapman, Tomlin, Camp, Smith and more
Word Entertainment announces its continuing partnership in the WOW brand with the October 7 release of WOW Hits 2009
Democrats strive to show they've got faith too
The Democratic National Convention looks different this year as Christian and other religious leaders take centre stage this week as part of the Democrats' effort to show a more faith-friendly image to American voters.
Irish churches fall victim to wave of robberies
Churches and presbyteries in the Republic of Ireland believe a cross-border gang of thieves is behind a recent spate of robberies.
Christian bikers to help bring motorbikes to rural Congo
Scottish Christian Motorscyclists' Association to take to the road in a sponsored ride to help the Scottish Bible Society provide rural communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo with motor and pedal bikes.
India: Mobs attack Christians after leader's death
As Hindu radicals go on the rampage in India's Orissa state, Christians are "running for their lives", says one Gospel for Asia worker.
Young European Christians explore HIV, Aids and gender
Young Europeans from across Europe gathered earlier in the month for an ecumenical forum exploring HIV and Aids as gender issues.
Congregations challenged to year of action on climate change
A new guide from the Church of England offers church leaders a template for a year-long programme of practical action to reduce their congregations' carbon footprints, as energy prices head upwards.
Bishop of Leeds under fire over church closures
The Catholic Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Rev Arthur Roche, has found himself in hot water over church closures in the Pontefract and Wakefield deaneries.
India's Christians condemn killing of radical Hindu leader
Tensions are running high in India's Orissa state after the leader of a radical Hindu group was killed on Saturday.
Luis Palau's hometown Cityfest draws throngs to hear Gospel
Global evangelist Luis Palau has brought the Good News to more than eight million people since his festival format of outreach made its debut nine years ago in his hometown of Portland, Oregon.
Cardinal hits out at EU over attitude to Christianity
Dissatisfaction with the EU's attitude towards Christianity may be behind waning support for the European project among Christians, the Primate of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland has warned.