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Workshops attempt to eliminate endemic domestic violence in Egypt

One victim was told domestic violence was her cross to bear.

Budget: Christians welcome end of two-child benefits limit

Christians have responded positively to the announcement in the Budget on Wednesday that the two-child benefits cap is to be lifted from next April.

WCC strengthens relations with official Chinese churches

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has expressed gratitude for a meeting with Christian organisations in China.

Mounting concerns at Israeli settler attacks on Christians

Britain’s oldest serving MP has criticised the Israeli government for failing to prevent violence and intimidation against Christians in the West Bank.

Baptists seek to reverse decline in minister numbers

Baptist leaders are exploring ways to encourage and increase the recruitment of church ministers, following a decline of nearly a quarter in the last decade.

Government urged to support nation's historic churches

The Church of England is urging the government to step up financial support for historic churches and cathedrals after a new poll by Savanta found that many people use and appreciate them.

The decades long exodus of Anglican clergy into Catholicism

Women priests and a papal visit in 2010 all helped ease the path to Rome.

Archbishop of York denounces Israel's 'genocidal acts'

Support for Israel is a divisive topic among Christians, and has theological roots.

Christian street preacher cleared in harassment case

A Christian street preacher who was accused of making Islamophobic comments to a Muslim family has been cleared of harassment charges.

Open letter demands Nigerian government do more to end persecution and violence

Nigerians have had enough of the government's failure to stop the endless violence.

International community urged to intervene in Sudan as cycle of civil war continues

Most of Sudan's post-independence history has been marred by civil war.

Charter launched to protect street preachers from arrest

A new 'Street Preacher's Charter' has been launched in Parliament after a succession of fines and arrests involving pastors, some of which have led to hefty compensation payouts from police.