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US: Catholic Hispanic population shrinking
US: Catholic Hispanic population shrinking

The number of US Hispanics identifying themselves as Catholic has declined in the last five years.

Final Angelus blessing from Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI delivered his final Angelus blessing to a crowd of around 100,000 at St Peter's Square on Sunday.

What future for Iraq's last Christians?

Iraq's most senior Catholic leader has said that security is urgently needed to stem the tide of Christians continuing to flee the country.

Premier to send 10,000 Bibles to Egypt

Premier Christian Media has launched a fundraising appeal to send 10,000 Bibles to Egypt.

Cardinal accused of inappropriate behaviour
Cardinal accused of inappropriate behaviour

Cardinal Keith O'Brien has been accused of inappropriate behaviour by four priests.

The rewards of running a Christian school in London
The rewards of running a Christian school in London

Running a Christian school in London is a constant battle, says Adrian Hawkes of the Phoenix Community

Churches send humanitarian aid kits to Syria
Churches send humanitarian aid kits to Syria

Around 75,000 humanitarian aid kits have been sent to people caught up in the ongoing conflict in Syria.

Young girls ditching the Barbies for blusher
Young girls ditching the Barbies for blusher

Girls are becoming interested in wearing make-up at an ever younger age because of insecurities about their appearance.

Four churches targeted in attempted firebombings in Indonesia

Three men threw Molotov cocktails at two churches in Makassar, the provincial capital, in the early hours of 10 February.

India: attack on revival meeting sends Christians underground

As police looked on, militants attacked a Christian church in central India earlier this month, causing severe injuries to some and sending the pastor into hiding, according to witnesses.

Chickens for families in need

Mission without Borders supporters are giving up their loose change this Lent to provide chickens for deprived families in Eastern Europe.

Ooberfuse sing English-language anthem for World Youth Day
Ooberfuse sing English-language anthem for World Youth Day

Ooberfuse have recorded the English-language version of the anthem for this year's World Youth Day.

Bible translation projects in need of English teachers

Wycliffe Associates is seeking volunteers to teach English to Bible translators around the world.

Archbishop of York visits Botswana

The Archbishop of York is paying a visit to the Diocese of Botswana this weekend.

New homes and churches for Christians in Sri Lanka
New homes and churches for Christians in Sri Lanka

Barnabas Fund is building homes and churches for Christians displaced by Sri Lanka's brutal civil war.

Church fun days boost Southsea congregation
Church fun days boost Southsea congregation

A church in Southsea, Portsmouth, has seen attendance soar by 45 per cent since starting a fun day initiative.