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India: Bishops call for protection after priest's murder

The murder of a Catholic priest in India has stirred believers in the country to cry for more protection by the government.

CAFOD calls for peace as Philippines violence leaves thousands homeless

CAFOD partners are at the forefront of a relief effort to help those caught up in escalating violence in the Philippines.

Ugandan Anglican leaders support president's speech on gay issue

Some Ugandan Anglican church leaders have expressed support for a statement by President Yoweri Museveni in which he commended the denomination's bishops for resisting homosexuality.

Welsh vicar celebrates musical mission at Canterbury Cathedral

A Welsh vicar, who has inspired thousands of people in his parish to take up music, will be bringing his congregation to Canterbury next month for a concert of celebration in the company of two archbishops.

Church celebrates 10-year rise in GCSE Religious Education entrants

One week after the Church of England announced an increase in entrants to A-level Religious Education, the Church is again celebrating as even more students opt for GCSE-level RE.

Unprecedented legacy saves BMS from staff cutbacks

BMS World Mission has been pulled back from the brink of staff cutbacks for at least the next 12 months after receiving its largest ever legacy.

Church moderator celebrates 'groundbreaking' eco-friendly church

The Moderator of the General Assembly, the Rt Rev David Lunan, led a special service on Wednesday night to dedicate a groundbreaking eco-friendly church at Bridge of Allan in Scotland.

Nottinghamshire YMCA helping locals stop smoking

Nottinghamshire YMCA is doing its bit to help locals give up smoking by teaming up with the city's free NHS stop smoking service New Leaf.

Craig Groeschel tells churches how to 'Get It and Keep It'

Already in its second print run, the latest book by innovative pastor Craig Groeschel is quickly becoming a must-read for church leaders who really want to have 'It'.

'Purple Book' builds army of disciples in Mexico

The Purple Book is proving to be a strategic weapon in the battle for a million souls in Baja California, Mexico, a ministry said.

Revival evangelist Todd Bentley separates from wife

The evangelist at the centre of contentious revival meetings in Lakeland, Florida, has filed for separation from his wife.

Christian Blog and Web Awards draw near

Christians who are part of the blogging and web community have only a few days left to enter the Christian Blog and Web Awards to be in with a chance of winning Â£1,000 for their church, or a host of prizes for themselves.

Evangelical Press 'Running the Race' at Olympics with Eric Liddell biography

Eric Liddell, the subject of the Academy Award winning film, Chariots of Fire, and his passion for sport and Christ is featured yet again at the Olympics - but this time, it is his life story in the book entitled "Running the Race", published by Evangelical Press.