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Franklin Graham brings message of rebirth to North Koreans

The Rev Franklin Graham concluded his trip to North Korea on Sunday with a message about rebirth through Jesus Christ at a Protestant church in capital city Pyongyang.

Celebrate Welsh identity without narrowing your horizons - Archbishop

The Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan, called on Wales to celebrate its identity without becoming narrowly nationalistic during a sermon at the National Eisteddfod in Cardiff on Sunday.

Burma cyclone survivors still in need, says Christian Aid

Three months after Cyclone Nargis hit Burma some survivors have still received little aid, says Christian Aid.

Natalie Grant enjoys second hit single with 'I will not be moved'

"I Will Not Be Moved," the second single from Relentless, the best-selling recording from Curb artist and GMA's three-time Female Vocalist of the Year, Natalie Grant, has become the project's second Top 5 hit. The song is currently #4 on R&R's Christian AC Monitored chart.

Archaeology brings biblical history to life

Archeologists in Israel have discovered a seal bearing the name of one of the enemies of the prophet Jeremiah. Gedaliah the son of Pashur is mentioned in the book of Jeremiah as one of those responsible for throwing the prophet into a muddy cistern.

Korean missionaries harness energies for worldwide evangelisation

A Korean mission conference that drew 5,000 people from over 80 countries came to a close Friday with hope for future global mission and fulfilling the unfinished tasks of evangelising the whole world.

India: Christians mourn stampede victims

Christians have expressed their shock at the deaths of around 150 Hindu pilgrims in one of India's worst ever temple stampedes on Sunday.

Christian-Muslim statement among first fruits of 'Common Word' gathering

Following a major four-day conference last week, Christian and Muslim leaders from around the world have announced the first fruits of the "Common Word" exchange through a joint statement affirming their support for religious freedom and further inter-faith dialogue based on their common love for God and neighbour.

Pope hopes Olympics demonstrate peaceful co-existence

The Pope has said that he will be following the upcoming Olympics in China "with great fondness" and said that the games should be an example of human dignity and peaceful co-existence.

Bishops hope for united future as Lambeth comes to end

Bishops set their sights on a more united future on Sunday as the once-in-a-decade Lambeth Conference drew to a close with appeals from the Archbishop of Canterbury for all Anglicans to walk the road forward together.

Bishops to agree forward strategy for Anglican Communion

Bishops at the Lambeth Conference will today agree a document they hope will safeguard the future of the Anglican Communion as the once-in-a-decade Lambeth Conference draws to a close.

Star baseballer's rise from ashes to stardom amplifies salvation message

The life of Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton has taken another dramatic turn following his record-breaking performance in Major League Baseball's All-Star Home Run Derby last month.

India: Chhattisgarh Hindus decry appointment of Christian as chief secretary

Hindu nationalists have spoken against the appointment of a Christian as the new chief secretary Chhattisgarh state in India. While the state is ruled by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the newly appointed chief secretary, Parambath Joy Oommen, is a Christian from Kerala state.