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Micah Challenge Calls Christians to G8 Rally

Micah Challenge is encouraging Christians to join the thousands expected to take part in a rally in central London pressuring the Government to do more to ensure the fulfilment of the Millennium Development Goals.

Breakaway Anglicans 'Glad' to be Out of Episcopal Church

The latest withdrawal from The Episcopal Church has left the breakaway Colorado Springs parish divided between congregants assured of their split and others who are confused.

Eritrea Installs Controversial New Orthodox Patriarch

The fourth patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewhado Church was installed this weekend while the former patriarch reportedly remains under house arrest.

Church Vicars to Wield Technology to Spread the Word

Vicars across the UK could soon be taking a box of technical tricks into the pulpit instead of a weighty leather-bound Bible.

Ellel and Premier to Inspire Christians to Run Race - God's Way

A forthcoming day of worship, teaching and prayer by Ellel Ministries and Premier is to inspire Christians to run the race of life - God's way.

Belarus Church Raided, Pastor Arrested on Pentecost

A registered Pentecostal congregation in Belarus was raided and their pastor was arrested by police during their Pentecostal service on Sunday.

Madeleine Parents Meet Pope for 'Spiritual Lift'

The parents of four-year-old Madeleine McCann, who was abducted in Portugal three weeks ago, have met the Pope earlier today to receive a 'spiritual lift'.

Eritrea Installs Controversial New Orthodox Patriarch

The fourth patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewhado Church was installed this weekend while the former patriarch reportedly remains under house arrest.

Breakaway Anglicans 'Glad' to be Out of Episcopal Church

The latest withdrawal from The Episcopal Church has left the breakaway Colorado Springs parish divided between congregants assured of their split and others who are confused.

Churches Call for Holistic Approach to Water Concerns in Africa

The 'Churches for Water in Africa' conference has concluded in Entebbe, Uganda, with calls for a more holistic approach to water supply and sanitation in order to effectively tackle the water crisis in Africa.

Humbled Britney Entrusts Life's Mystery to God

Pop star Britney Spear said in a recent message posted on her website that she feels she "hit rock bottom" with the end of her marriage and her time in rehab.

1967 Abortion Act a 'Pack of Lies' claims Scottish Cardinal

In a strongly worded sermon to be delivered this Thursday afternoon at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh, Cardinal Keith O'Brien will say that the claims and assurances made at the time of the passing of the 1967 Abortion Act were no more than a "pack of lies".

Hard Gospel Welcomes Sinn Fein's Bid to Reach out to Unionists

The Director of the Church of Ireland's Hard Gospel Project has welcomed the launch of Sinn Fein's "Charter for unionist engagement" in Stormont on Thursday.

Madeleine's Parents Arrive in Rome to Meet Pope

The parents of Madeleine McCann, a four-year-old British girl who was abducted from a Portuguese holiday resort three weeks ago, flew to Rome from Portugal Tuesday to meet the Pope.

4000 Protest Against Christian Persecution in India

More than 4,000 protesters took part in a rally in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday to demand that the Indian government acts to quell the recent increase in violence against Christians, which includes two attacks broadcast on national television.

World Vision Partners Provide Education for Young Iraqi Refugees

Despite the challenges hindering humanitarian operations in Jordan, three World Vision partners have started up education programmes for young Iraqi refugees in the region.