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Christian Phenomenon Claims 'American Idol' Crown
Jordin Sparks, the 17-year-old Christian phenomenon from Glendale, Arizona, became the youngest "American Idol" champion following Wednesday night's live results finale, showing that America preferred the "singer" more than the "entertainer."
Archbishop of Armagh Celebrates 'New Spirit' Across Northern Ireland
The Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Rev Alan Harper, has expressed his hope in the future of Northern Ireland in a message for Pentecost.
Government Might Fail to Halve Child Poverty, Charity Warns
A children's charity recently warned that the government will fail to halve child poverty in Britain by 2010 unless it spends another £3.8bn, a leading children's charity has warned.
Frenzy to Stage Chris Tomlin, Casting Crowns
Frenzy, one of the largest one-day Christian music festivals in the UK, is preparing to kick off next month with an impressive new line-up.
Global Fund Saves 1.8 Million Lives
The Global Fund recently announced that major progress has been made in the fight against treatable, preventable diseases, saving an estimated 1.8 million lives so far.
Leading Charities to Launch Joint Appeal for Darfur
Leading international aid charities in the UK will launch a joint emergency appeal today to raise awareness of the crisis in Darfur, Chad and the Central African Republic.
Methodist Website Revamped and Relaunched
Redesigned, revamped, relaunched - new website for The Methodist Church goes online.
Christian Aid Partner Aids Thousands of Refugees in Lebanon
A Christian Aid partner is aiding thousands of refugees who have fled from a refugee camp in northern Lebanon, after a third day of fierce clashes between militants and Lebanese troops.
Lambeth 2008 Rejected Bishop: 'Anglican Communion Torn at Deepest Level'
The exclusion of two wayward bishops from joining a major Anglican conference next year has placed all the attention on the invitation list. But one of the bishops says the crisis Anglican churches are facing is not just about a few bishops.
Spurgeons Celebrates 140th Anniversary
Spurgeons recently celebrated the 140th anniversary of its children's charity with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams.
Research Suggests that Drinking Tea is Good for You
Drinking Tea may be more healthier for you than water according to new research, that sheds new evidence on the urban myth that tea is dehydrating...
Madeleine's Parents Pray at Holy Shrine
The parents of missing British girl Madeleine McCann have visited Portugal's most holy site to pray for their daughter's safe return.
Creation Fest to Feature Top UK Christian Musicians
Top Christian music artists will grace the stage in Devon this summer at Creation Fest, a Christian youth festival that turns the "being Christian is boring" stereotype on its head.
Church Booming in India, says ACN
Catholicism in North East India - which began barely 100 years ago - is now booming with more than 50 men ordained to the priesthood every year.
Christian Aid Partners Welcome Brazil's Stand Against US Drugs Giant
Christian Aid partners have launched a petition supporting the Brazilian government's decision to bypass the patent on an Aids drug produced by the US pharmaceutical giant, Merck.
Church to Develop Guidelines on Welfare Services
The Church of England has commissioned research into the implications of local churches undertaking welfare services.