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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.
Easter Chocolate Linked to Slavery, Campaigners Report
Thousands of children are being forced to work as slave labour on cocoa farms to help produce Easter eggs, campaigners claimed yesterday.
Church Army Evangelist Opens Night Club Church in Wales
A Church Army evangelist has launched Cardiff's first church in a club - Solace, last week. Wendy Sanderson who has been a nightclub evangelist for four years along with James Karran, a young priest at Ararat Baptist Church had an opening night for Solace last Sunday at Clwb Ifor Bach.
Canterbury Pilgrimage to Commit Youth to Mission on Easter Monday
Easter Monday will see a youth pilgrimage take place at Canterbury Cathedral where a new global gap year initiative will also be launched.
Christian Favourites Keep their Place on 'American Idol'
Christian fans following the sixth season of American Idol can relax this week now that Wednesday's vote-off show has aired, leaving all three of Gospel Music Association-favoured artists to sing another week.
Sanctus Real to Endorse Charity in Upcoming US Headline Tour
One of America's most popular Christian rock bands, Sanctus Real, will headline The Face of Love Tour in the US, kicking off April 23 in Nashville with special guests NEEDTOBREATHE and This Beautiful Republic.
Church of Ireland Appoints Child Protection Officer
The Church of Ireland has appointed a new child protection officer to drive forward its continued commitment to the welfare of children.
Thousands Celebrate Holy Week in Jerusalem
A wave of visitors celebrated Holy Week in Jerusalem at the sites where Christians mark the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Landmark Climate Change Agreement Approved
A landmark agreement has been reached on climate change at a major conference in Brussels this week. Scientists and government officials from more than 100 countries continued to meet throughout the night to thrash out a deal.
Christian Peoples Alliance Defends Faith Schools
The Christian Peoples Alliance in Scotland has called the Scottish Greens "eco-fascists" over their plans for religious schools. The CPA condemned the Greens for wanting to integrate state religious schools into non-denominational education, making the defence of faith schools a major pledge in their campaign.
House of Bishops to Appoint New Bishop of Connor
The Church of Ireland House of Bishops will meet in Dublin on April 17 to elect a bishop for the Diocese of Connor.
Church Mission Chief Issues Easter Challenge to Christians
Easter is more important than Christmas in the church's liturgical year, says the Director of the Catholic Agency to Support Evangelisation (CASE). That's why every baptised person is invited to engage in mission during this period.
Canterbury Pilgrimage to Commit Youth to Mission on Easter Monday
Easter Monday will see a youth pilgrimage take place at Canterbury Cathedral, where a new global gap year initiative will also be launched.
Church Army Evangelist Opens Night Club Church in Wales
A Church Army evangelist has launched Cardiff's first church in a club - Solace. Wendy Sanderson, who has been a nightclub evangelist for four years along with James Karran, a young priest at Ararat Baptist Church had an opening night for Solace last Sunday at Clwb Ifor Bach.
Coca-Cola Delays Italian Christian Film Release
An Italian film which shows a clip of Jesus drinking from a can of Coca-Cola will miss its Easter release date after the drinks company complained.
Persecution on the Increase in India
Gospel for Asia has reported a sharp increase in the "scope and intensity" of persecution in India.