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Pakistan's Christians face uncertain future after Musharraf resignation

The resignation this week of Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has left the minority Christian community there not quite sure what to expect.

Rick Warren: Obama not clear enough on abortion

Moderator Rick Warren of the Saddleback Civil Forum said presidential hopeful Barack Obama needed to be more specific in his answer to the question of when life begins.

Diocese of Europe announces new Dean of Gibraltar

A parish priest with wide experience of ministry in the armed forces, in education and in parish ministry has been appointed as the next Dean of Gibraltar.

CSW condemns brutal murder of Catholic priest in India

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has strongly condemned the murder of a Catholic priest in India's southern state of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday and called for a proper investigation into the attack.

Market researchers see growing demand for Christian opinion

The Leadership Factor, a leader in online customer satisfaction surveys, has added a bespoke group to its online consumer panel in the hope of attracting more Christians to offer their opinions.

Attacks on Christians escalate in India's Karnataka state

The usually peaceful state of Karnataka has seen an alarming rise in the number of attacks on the minority Christian community.

'Rolling rev' camps out to connect with parish

A Herefordshire vicar is taking a novel approach to outreach by camping out in one of the villages he is responsible for in an attempt to get to know the people better.

New 33Miles album tells Christians to make most of their 'One Life'

After logging in over 120,000 miles (not including air travel), performing at over 200 churches, garnering three consecutive radio hits and a Dove nomination for "New Artist of the Year", 33Miles is releasing their sophomore record "One Life" on September 16.

Women theologians urge churches to challenge abusive power structures

An international group of women theologians has called on churches to address structures of power that fail to respect human dignity.

Evangelicals praise McCain on performance at Rick Warren forum

Prominent evangelical leaders in the US gave Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain a thumbs up for the responses he gave to questions posed by Pastor Rick Warren at Saturday evening's Saddleback Civil Forum.

Church in Wales to elect new Bishop of St Davids

Senior Welsh clergy to elect new Bishop of St Davids, following resignation of previous incumbent the Rt Rev Carl Cooper over speculation of an improper relationship with his chaplain.

Philippines: Christians equip military nurses to heal body and spirit

Military nurses in the Philippines have been dispatched to military hospitals across the country to bring physical and spiritual healing to wounded soldiers.

Faith groups to fast for environment

Two organsiations are taking a novel approach to encouraging deeper action towards caring for the environment - by asking people to fast.

Andy Croft, Mike Pilavachi tackle Bible illiteracy with new book

Soul Survivor's Andy Croft and Mike Pilavachi hope new book will tackle Bible illiteracy among young people.

Katy Perry's evangelical parents hit out at daughter's 'disgusting' song

The evangelical Christian parents of US chart topper Katy Perry have lashed out at the lyrics of their daughter's No 1 hit single 'I Kissed A Girl'.

Chinese officials seize Bibles from US missionaries

Officials at Kunming International Airport in China seized suitcases full of Bibles being carried into the country by four American Christians on Sunday.