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Campaigners to rally against Heathrow expansion
Campaigners opposed to Heathrow's proposed third runway are hoping thousands of people will attend a rally against the airport's expansion on Saturday.
Gay couples vow to wed in Greece despite opposition from Church
Couples who have found a legal loophole to hold the first gay weddings in Greece are determined to go ahead with the services despite threats from prosecutors and the wrath of the powerful Orthodox church.
China crackdown hits house churches hard
The Chinese Government has stepped up its persecution of house churches in a wave of arrests and detentions, says China Aid Association.
Church must lead way in building better future for Northern Ireland - group
The Evangelical Alliance in Northern Ireland has told churches to respond to the findings of the Consultative Group on the Past by doing their part to take on sectarianism.
Great Big Tea Party throws spotlight on world's persecuted Christians
There is no denying that Brits love a good cuppa, but what most are not aware of is the intense persecution endured by Christians who live in the countries where the tea is grown, says Open Doors' Allen Moxham.
Parsons tells churches: Be more than relevant
Care for the Family's Rob Parsons is appealing to churches to reach out and meet the needs of the people in their communities.
Algeria shuts down 26 Protestant churches
Persecution watchdogs sounded the alarm this week after learning that authorities in predominantly Muslim Algeria have closed half the Protestant churches in the country over the last six months.
S African head of church grouping 'anguished' about xenophobia
The head of Africa's biggest church grouping says he is hurt and tormented by a wave of attacks against foreigners in South Africa that have claimed the lives of at least 50 people, causing self-revulsion in a nation that once prided itself for post-apartheid tolerance.
Vatican says will excommunicate women priests
The Vatican issued its most explicit decree so far against the ordination of women priests on Thursday, punishing them and the bishops who try to ordain them with automatic excommunication.
Blair launches Faith Foundation
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has launched a Faith Foundation on Friday with the aim of improving understanding between different religions and fighting global poverty by mobilising people through faith.
US military looks into Bible verse on coins in Iraq
The US military is investigating a Marine accused of promoting Christianity in Iraq by giving coins to civilians with a Bible verse written on them in Arabic, US officials said on Thursday.
Some Irish Catholics pray for EU treaty 'No' vote
Eamonn Murphy hopes his prayers will help secure a "No" vote when predominantly Catholic Ireland votes on the European Union's reform treaty next month.
London teenager wins Christian Aid search for Gospel talent
Zoe Oputah, a 15 year old from South Bermondsey in London, has been chosen as the winner of a national gospel talent competition launched by international development agency Christian Aid and Rockhill Music.
Feeding the victims of xenophobia in South Africa
"They left their country to come to South Africa to make some money. Sadly their timing got them caught in the middle of all of this."
Interview: Switchfoot's Jerome Fontamillas on new 'Narnia' song
Whether you are Christian or not, you should have heard at least one hit song from "cross-over" rock band Switchfoot. The band's guitarist and keyboardist Jerome Fontamillas, shares hish thoughts on the band's new song for the "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian".
Archbishops turn to UN chief over attacks on Zimbabwe churches
Archbishops appeal to UN to mediate in Zimbabwe's presidential run-off and protect the country's citizens, particular Christians as the Anglican Church in Zimbabwe continues to endure a crackdown by the state security forces.