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Fresh Fears for Indonesian Christians After Schoolgirl Beheadings Verdict
The Christian community in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, has welcomed the sentencing of three Islamist militants for the beheading of three Christian schoolgirls, but now fears a growing disparity between the sentencing of Christians and Muslims.
Persecution Victims Gather in India to Share Horrific Injustices
Victims of persecution in India have gathered for an event to address the issue human rights offences from an India-wide perspective.
Bishop Prays For Zimbabweans in Time of Turmoil
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Portsmouth, the Rt Rev Crispian Hollis, has offered his prayerful support to Zimbabweans suffering under Robert Mugabe's government and the escalating economic insecurity.
Church Army to Urge Youth to Make a Difference at Easter
Church Army's Chief Executive Mark Russell will speak to young people about making a difference at the Easter Monday Youth Pilgrimage taking place at Canterbury Cathedral next week.
Bishop Welcomes Release of British Sailors
The Roman Catholic Bishop of the Forces, the Rt Rev Tom Burns, has welcomed Iran's surprise release of the 15 British sailors and marines on Wednesday.
Lloyd Webber's Joseph Musical to Hit West End this Summer
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, a new production of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, will open in London at the Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday 17 July, following previews from 6 July.
US Christian Foundation Tops $2 Billion Mark in Donations
US-based charity The National Christian Foundation (NCF) announced that it has topped $2bn in donations since 1987.
Charities Tell G8 to Act on Poverty
As Gordon Brown prepares to look back at the pledges made in 2005's Gleneagles summit, a group of leading charities has come together to call for urgent action to turn the pledges made in 2005 into reality.
Church Army to Urge Youth to Make a Difference at Easter
Church Army's Chief Executive Mark Russell will speak to young people about making a difference at the Easter Monday Youth Pilgrimage taking place at Canterbury Cathedral next week.
Christian Aid Applauds Brown's Anti-Poverty Efforts
Christian Aid applauded Gordon Brown's efforts at Gleneagles today as he acknowledged the dedication of campaigners who want to see an end to global poverty.
Youngsters Ignorant of Easter, Somerfield Survey Shows
A survey published by supermarket chain Somerfield has shown that many youngsters in the UK do not know what Easter signifies. Somerfield's survey, which was conducted as part of their marketing campaign, found that one-in-six 16 to 24-year-olds know nothing about Good Friday, the commemoration of Jesus' crucifixion.
Tsunami Response Looks to Long-Term Reconstruction
Christian organisations and churches responding to Monday's tsunami in the Solomon Islands are turning their attention to the need for a longer-term reconstruction strategy.
Refurbished Holyrood Church Reopens Doors
Following a 15-month closure for modernisation, Holyrood Abbey Church is set to reopen its doors. The refurbished church, which was redesigned by Malcolm Fraser Architects, will open for the first time for an Easter Sunday service.
Bishop Prays For Zimbabweans in Time of Turmoil
Roman Catholic Bishop of Portsmouth offers prayerful support to Zimbabweans as their country plummets further into grave political, economic and social instability.
Iran President Meets Freed British Sailors
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has met with some of the 15 British military personnel held in Iranian custody for almost two weeks, shortly after vowing to set them free as a "gift" to Britain.
Iran President Releases British Sailors
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has announced Wednesday that he will free 15 British sailors and marines captured in the Gulf as a "gift" to Britain.