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New acoustic album from Casting Crowns
The Acoustic Sessions Vol. 1 includes all-time favourites plus two brand new songs
UK sees rise in suicides
2011 saw a significant rise in the number of people in the UK taking their own life, according to new figures.
Muslims attack Christians in Egypt
Thousands of Muslims from Marashda and surrounding villages attacked eight Coptic homes and businesses, including five pharmacies, which were looted and torched. Coptic-owned cars were also torched.
CofE calls for 'inclusive' education
The Church of England is calling for an education system based on "equality rather than privilege".
Priest tells of despair in Mali
A missionary priest in Mali ministering to displaced people has described their desperate struggle to flee fighting and Islamist extremism as violence intensifies in key parts of the country.
Metal theft from churches reaches six-year low
The number of churches experiencing metal theft has fallen to its lowest in six years.
Christians killed in North Korea
Open Doors has confirmed the death of two Christians in North Korea
Don't blame poor, say churches
Churches and Christians will be taking a stand against the stigmatisation and exclusion of people in poverty this week.
UK Christians concerned about becoming Christlike
Langham Partnership International is encouraging Christians not to be put off becoming Christlike.
Young people inspired to end poverty
Christian Aid has launched a new movement to inspire young people to come together on poverty.
Bishop takes heat for unusual ceremony
A bishop in the US has is facing criticism after a video appeared of him laying on top of two men as part of an unusual consecration ceremony.
Care crisis hindering disabled contribution - bishop
The social care system is failing to meet the needs of disabled people of working age, the Bishop of Carlisle has said.
Salvation Army offers free soup on Isle of Wight
The Salvation Army on the Isle of Wight is helping to stave off the hunger of those in hardship one bowl of soup at a time.
Church of England: Philip Giddings survives lay vote
The chair of the Church of England's House of Laity, Dr Philip Giddings, has won a controversial vote to remove him from the position.
Children at risk in Mali conflict
World Vision is calling for the urgent protection of children who are at risk of being forced to fight for rebel groups in Mali.
Church building destroyed in Egypt
A building owned by the Coptic Church has been destroyed by Islamist extremists in Egypt.