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Sentamu Leads Easter Prayers for Missing BBC Reporter

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has led Easter prayers for the missing BBC reporter Alan Johnston, missing in Gaza since 12 March.

Bush Remembers US Troops in Easter Address

US President remembers troops abroad with a reminder to Christians of the need to pray thanks for their sacrifice and their safety.

Archbishop of Canterbury: God's Love Overcomes Human Failure

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has reminded believers of the power of God's unconditional love to overcome human failure in his Easter sermon yesterday.

Book Shows Einstein's Belief in God

A book chronicling the life history of Albert Einstein is soon to be released and will reveal the deep religiosity of one of history's greatest minds.

Worldwide Christians Celebrate Easter Amid Violence & Mourning

Christians of different traditions around the world have observed Easter today, many amid violence and mourning. More than 100 villagers on the tsunami-stricken Solomon Islands left their hillside camps to celebrate an Easter service at St. Luke's Anglican Church on the outskirts of Gizo.

Gospel Music Channel to Offer Advertising-Free Easter Programme

Gospel Music Channel (GMC), America's first and only 24/7 all Gospel/Christian music television network, will observe Easter Sunday, the most significant day on the Christian calendar, by running 24 hours of programming without advertising.

Easter Reminds Australian Christians to 'Keep the Faith'

In the midst of poverty, war, and the devastating effects of climate change, Christians in Australia have been encouraged to 'keep the faith' during Easter.

Climate Change Report Presents "Devastating Outlook", says WWF

WWF has responded to the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change with a warning that "ignorance isn't an option".

Gospel Music Channel to Offer Advertising-Free Easter Programme

Gospel Music Channel (GMC), America's first and only 24/7 all Gospel/Christian music television network, will observe Easter Sunday, the most significant day on the Christian calendar, by running 24 hours of programming without advertising.

Easter Reminds Australian Christians to 'Keep the Faith'

In the midst of poverty, war, and the devastating effects of climate change, Christians in Australia have been encouraged to 'keep the faith' during Easter.

The Cross - Still Foolishness to Many

To the people of Corinth, the preaching of the cross was foolishness, nonsense, recalled world renowned evangelist Billy Graham in his Easter message.

Church of England Failing to Spread Christ's Message, Sentamu Says

The Archbishop of York has warned that the Church of England is failing in its duty to spread the message of Christ because it is preoccupied by issues like the ordination of homosexual priests.

Further Delay in Dalit Christians Equal Rights Court Case in India

The Indian Supreme Court has again postponed proceedings in the case, filed by the Centre for Public Interest Litigation, on equal rights for Dalit Christians with other Dalits (formerly known as 'untouchables'), on Tuesday 3 April. The hearing this time was adjourned until mid-July 2007.

China Welcomes British Sailors' Release in Time for Easter

China has welcomed the release of the British sailors timed with the Easter holiday, who were captured when Iran alleged they entered Iranian territorial waters, an accusation firmly denied by the British Government.

Millions of Christians Around the World Celebrate Easter

Christians around the world have marked Good Friday, and are taking part in Easter events in major religious areas around the globe.

China Welcomes British Sailors' Release in Time for Easter

China has welcomed the release of the British sailors timed with the Easter holiday, who were captured when Iran alleged they entered Iranian territorial waters, an accusation firmly denied by the British Government.