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Yorkshire radio offers Easter Passion in Hindi

Yorkshire's Hindi speakers will have the chance to hear about Jesus Christ's death and and resurrection in their own language this Easter.

Not helping poorest parents 'unjust'

The Bishop of Bristol has welcomed the Government's additional £750m investment to subsidise childcare costs but says it may not help the poorest families.

Christian Socialist Movement votes for name change

The Christian Socialist Movement has voted to change its name to Christians on the Left.

Inquiry into North Korean human rights abuses welcomed

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has said it hopes a UN-led inquiry into North Korean human rights abuses will be the first step towards justice for the country's people.

Kano bus bomb prompts religious leaders to joint call for urgent measures

At least 25 dead and 60 injured in Christian enclave of largest city in North

High Court rules ban on gay bus ad was lawful

The High Court has ruled that Transport for London's decision to refuse a Christian group's bus advertisement was not unlawful.

Church of Scotland  welcomes referendum announcement
Church of Scotland welcomes referendum announcement

The Church of Scotland has welcomed news that the referendum on the future of Scotland is to take place on 18 September 2014.

Pakistan: Lessons must be learned from Joseph Colony attack

Barnabas Fund is hoping the destruction of a Christian neighbourhood in Pakistan earlier this month will be a "catalyst for change".

The Bible series reaching new generation through TV

The Bible series has been a hit on the History Channel this month, with the first episode bringing in over 13.1 million viewers – the largest television audience for 2013 so far.

Displaced, disabled and facing disease – finding safe drinking water in Sri Lanka
Displaced, disabled and facing disease – finding safe drinking water in Sri Lanka

On World Water Day, Leprosy Mission is highlighting the struggle 780 million people face just to find clean water each day

National Churches Trust partners with JustGiving
National Churches Trust partners with JustGiving

Churches get free online fundraising offer as National Churches Trust celebrates 60 years of saving UK churches, chapels and meeting houses.

Archbishop of Canterbury enthroned
Archbishop of Canterbury enthroned

The Most Reverend Justin Welby has spoken of his optimism for the future of the Church at his enthronement as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury today.

Darlene Zschech\'s Revealing Jesus: a stellar album of conviction and gratitude
Darlene Zschech's Revealing Jesus: a stellar album of conviction and gratitude

Darlene Zschech has produced an amazing album full of the conviction she has come to be known and loved for

Syrian refugees in northern Iraq
Syrian refugees in northern Iraq

Christian Aid is working through partners on the ground to provide emergency relief to Syrian refugees

French and Brits to rally for traditional marriage

French opponents of plans to legalise same-sex marriage in their home country have invited Brits to protest alongside them in London's Trafalgar Square.

Special prayer for Archbishop of Canterbury
Special prayer for Archbishop of Canterbury

The Anglican Communion Office has issued a special prayer for the inauguration of the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury.